Will Doncic, ‘fighting spirit after injury’, lead the Mavericks to a counterattack in Game 3?
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic strengthened his resolve for victory ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
ESPN, a local sports media, reported that Doncic is playing recent games while enduring injuries to win.
On June 10th, when Game 2 of the series was held, Doncic reportedly received a painkiller injection before the game.
In Game 1, Doncic had a strong collision with Jaylen Brown for the ball and complained of pain in his chest afterward.
According to media reports, he suffered severe chest bruising during the crash and required painkillers.
Even though he was not in normal physical condition, Doncic did his job.
The team lost 105-98 in the last two games.
However, Doncic recorded 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, becoming the youngest player ever to score a 30+ point triple-double in the NBA Finals.
Clearly, if one were to choose the best player in this series, Doncic is showing outstanding individual skills to the point where he naturally receives all votes.
But he won’t be satisfied with himself.
This is because the team is behind with two losses and no wins in the series.
Doncic has been the number one defender of the opposing defense throughout these playoffs.
Of course, he faced strong checks, but Doncic overcame them all and eventually led the team to the championship game.
Of course, I suffered several injuries in the process.
Currently, not a single area of his body is healthy, including pain in his right knee, left ankle, and chest bruises.
However, the Mavericks are in desperate danger and will face the Boston Celtics on their home court in Game 3.
“I feel good,” Doncic said in his final team training interview ahead of Game 3, as if his injury would not significantly affect his performance.
Much attention is being paid to whether Doncic, who carries both the fate and burden of being an ace, will be able to achieve his first victory in front of his home fans on his first NBA Finals stage.
Game 3 of the final series between the Mavericks and Celtics will be held at 9:30 a.m. on June 13 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
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