Beijing time on January 16th news, Luka Doncic contributed 23 points and 9 rebounds, leading the Mavericks to beat the Magic 108-92 at home, the Mavericks ushered in a wave of 2 consecutive victories, which is also their past 9 8th win in the game.
Kristaps Porzingis returned today after missing the past seven games due to triggering the league’s health and safety protocol. Unsurprisingly, the Mavericks gave Porzingis their first offense, making a jumper just 22 seconds into the game.
“It made me feel comfortable, looking for opportunities in the offense,” Porzingis said of what it was like to come back after the game. I don’t want to force anything.”
Porzingis said that after the positive nucleic acid test result on January 3, local time, his body was in great pain, accompanied by symptoms of fever and sweating. However, the next day I felt 80% healthy. Porzingis has gradually returned to fitness and has recently stepped up his training efforts. Talking about Porzingis’ performance, coach Kidd said: “He played very well. In the first game after his comeback, he performed well.” It is worth mentioning that Kidd said Porzingis before the game. ‘s minutes won’t exceed 30 minutes, and tonight he played 28 minutes.
Lone Ranger player Brunson bluntly said that the return of Porzingis has improved the team’s strength. “We miss his ability to protect the basket and open space. The return of Porzingis has improved our strength. I think today’s game. It also proves that,” Brunson said.
In addition, this victory is also the 8th of the Lone Ranger’s 10 games to limit the opponent’s single-game score to less than 100 points. “I think our overall defense level is very high.” Lone Ranger coach Kidd said, “This is our Things that were talked about at the start of the season, I think everyone is on the same page.”
For Orlando Magic head coach Mosley, it was his first game back in Dallas as head coach after seven years as an assistant under Rick Carlisle.
“After seven seasons with this great organization, my family and I have a very strong relationship here, and I’m excited to see some great people coming here,” Mosley said. The defense is great, making turnovers, steals, their pick-and-roll screens. You know, they do a great job and force you to take a hard shot.”
The Magic had 8 turnovers in the first quarter, which also put them behind the Mavericks by 9 points at the end of the first quarter. “Careless,” Magic guard Cole Anthony said after the game. “To win in this league, you have to value the ball and give it your all on every shot.”Return to Sohu, see more
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