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Doncic explodes for 53 points as Mavs thwart Pistons

Agence France-Presse
January 31, 2023 | 2:15pm
Doncic explodes for 53 points as Mavs thwart Pistons
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks pulls down a rebound agaiinst Bojan Bogdanovic of the Detroit Pistons late in the second half at the American Airlines Center on January 30, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 111-105.
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LOS ANGELES – Luka Doncic returned from injury with a 53-point bang as the Dallas Mavericks routed the Detroit Pistons, 111-105, on Monday (Tuesday, Manila time).

Doncic bagged the fifth 50-point game of his career with another virtuoso performance to lead the Mavericks to victory over Detroit.

Doncic's tally included 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Mavericks rallied to victory after trailing by 11 points in the third quarter.

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