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Luka Doncic adopted a simpler approach in his latest playoff game, focusing solely on the game rather than the NBA referees. This change in mindset led to a standout performance. He scored 31 points and achieved a triple-double, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 104-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. With this win, the Mavericks secured a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.<\/p>\n

“I’m just trying to play basketball, just focus on basketball,” Doncic explained. “Sometimes I forget this is the thing I love, the thing I do. My mental focus was just go out there and play basketball with a smile on my face and just go.”<\/p>\n

Doncic, who led the league in scoring during the regular season, had found the series challenging, particularly with a sprained right knee and a sore left ankle affecting his performance. <\/p>\n

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Before Game 5, Doncic averaged only 22 points on 39% shooting. However, in this pivotal game, he made 12 out of 22 shots and added 11 assists and 10 rebounds, marking his sixth career playoff triple-double.<\/p>\n

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