SV Happy birthday and Luka Doncic’s Triple Double leads the Mavericks to victory ‎

On his 25th birthday, Luka Doncic notched his 11th triple-double of the season with 30 points, 16 assists, and 11 rebounds, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 136-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Despite shooting 1-of-8 from beyond the arc, Doncic went 11 for 23 overall and contributed seven of nine free throws. Kyrie Irving’s 29 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, also played a crucial role in the Mavericks’ win. P.J. Washingtоn Jr. added 23 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in with 16 points.For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes recorded his fifth consecutive double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley scored a season-high 28 points and RJ Barrett added 26. Despite their efforts, Toronto couldn’t secure their third straight victory over Dallas.Doncic showcased his playmaking prowess with six assists in the first quarter, guiding Dallas to a 36-34 lead. The Mavericks tightened their Game in the third quarter, committing only two turnovers compared to ten in the first half, ultimately securing the win.