Luka Doncic nets triple-double, Mavs stay perfect
Item 1 of 71 Oct 30, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) signs autographs for fans prior to game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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October 31 – Luka Doncic recorded his second triple-double of the season with 35 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the visiting Dallas Mavericks sent the host Memphis Grizzlies to their fourth straight loss to open the campaign, 125-110 on Monday.
Doncic led a trio of Mavericks scorers with at least 21 points, as Derrick Jones Jr. shot 7 of 10 from the floor en route to 22 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. came off the bench to notch 21.
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The three also combined to shoot 13 of 25 from 3-point range with Doncic leading the way at 6 of 12. Grant Williams added 15 points thanks to his 4-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc.
Dallas’ 3-point barrage, 23 of 47 overall compared to 14 of 37 for Memphis, made the difference on a night the Grizzlies outscored the Mavericks 52-34 in the paint.
Three Memphis scorers recorded at least 23 points, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane each netting 30. Marcus Smart added 23 points, shot 5 of 10 from 3-point range and dished out a team-high nine assists.