On April 8, it was reported that in the just-concluded NBA regular season, the Mavericks defeated the Rockets 147-136 in overtime at home. In this game, Irving scored 48 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, and Doncic scored a quasi-triple-double of 37 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists.
In this game, Mavericks guard Irving played well on the offensive end, and stepped up in the final quarter when the Mavericks were behind, scoring 19 points in 7 of 10 in a single quarter, although the three-point draw was missed, but he continued to maintain a good state in overtime, and scored 6 points again to help the team win the game.
In the whole game, Irving played 44 and a half minutes, shooting 15 of 25, 3 of 8 three-pointers, 15 of 17 free throws, cutting a season-high 48 points, plus 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal, with a plus/minus of +21.
In this game, Doncic, the core of the Mavericks, performed comprehensively, played 45 minutes, shot 12 of 21, 4 of 10 three-pointers, 9 of 9 free throws, and scored 37 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists and 2 blocks, but also had 7 turnovers and 5 fouls, with a plus/minus of +20.
After the game, Doncic and Irving were tired and helped each other off the court in a scene that looked like the Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
In his post-game interview about helping Doncic off the court, Irving said: "Luka said to me at the time, 'I'm tired,' that's why I went to support him, he gave everything to the game. We both put in a lot of effort to be able to play like brothers. ”
In this regard, netizens said, "This really touched me, Owen was interviewed, took off his jersey, and looked at the Anta logo on Owen's vest, which made me awe of Owen."
"The strongest duo in the league!"
"Mavericks got a team to take care of Owen's Ramadan and make sure they were nourished as soon as the fasting time was over. Gave Owen great respect. The gentleman repays the peach, and I return the courtesy. ”
"It's really moving! One didn't eat or drink to rule the last quarter to cut a new season high, and the other insisted on a 37+ quasi-triple-double with an injury, it's not easy, Exum's big heart is absolutely flat and PJ's consecutive key three-point two hits are very tough!"
"Irving is lucky, in the years of the Cavaliers, the young and frivolous Irving met the rising James, and won the championship! Now that Irving is in his prime, he will meet Doncic, who is young and old, and in the next 2-3 years, the team will strengthen the lineup, and the championship can be expected! Come on!"