Luka Dončić was involved in a car accident
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Every night, the Dallas Mavericks’ playoff standing in the Western Conference was at stake, and they picked a poor moment to lose four of their five games. After losing badly to the Boston Celtics by 28 points on Friday night, the Mavericks blew a bad game on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, who were without MVP Joel Embiid.
The Mavs are only one game behind the No. 6 seed in the West despite their current losing streak. After three straight triple-doubles, Luka Doncic is doing his hardest to keep a positive attitude despite the difficulties he’s facing.
“It’s difficult, really. It’s difficult to lose games,” Doncic remarked. “You have another game in the NBA.” only need to bring that enthusiasm, as it will be in a day or two.”
When questioned if the Mavs’ lack of energy was more psychological or physical, Doncic replies that both areas are where the team can improve, and he understands that he must lead that charge. The Mavs led 32–22 at the end of the first quarter, having almost immediately allowed the 76ers to get back into the game with a run of their own after leaping out to an 11-0 lead.
“I believe it’s a little bit of both, but the intensity needs to be there from the very first minute or two of the game. Of course, I could do better. I’m responsible for that. People follow me when I do it, so I have must improve as well,” Doncic remarked.
“We got off to a scorching start. We had three 3s after the transition, but I’m not sure why. We need to improve on the fact that we merely let them pursue their own interests.
