Mavericks go on 30-0 run but still lose on Doncic turnovers

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) checks the time clock during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Mavericks go on 30-0 run but still lose on Luka Doncic turnovers

By Sean Keane | Last updated 12/3/23

Dallas went on a stunning run to take the lead on the Thunder. Two Luka Doncic turnovers blew the comeback.

HUGE steal & score from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to extend the Thunder lead

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Two possessions after Doncic was whistled for traveling, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole Doncic’s inbounds pass and took it down for a game-sealing layup in Oklahoma City’s 126-120 win.

It was a disappointing ending to a game where Dallas scored 30 straight points on OKC to erase a 24-point lead. From the 11-minute mark of the fourth quarter until 4:14 was left in the game, the Mavericks went on a stunning 30-0 run.

The Mavs just went on a 30-0 run to take the lead in Dallas

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Doncic had a stunning eight assists during the run, each one leading to a three-pointer, dunk or layup. He also added four points of his own plus two steals. The Mavericks star finished with a monster triple-double — 36 points, 15 rebounds and 18 assists.

But he fell short in part due to Gilgeous-Alexander and his five steals, the 19th-straight game he’s gotten a steal. The Mavericks tried to steal a game. SGA stole it back.

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