Luka Doncic gets set for the start of his first playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. He’ll be taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a thrilling Game 1 rematch! Doncic already has a staggering career postseason scoring average at 30.9 points per game. He’s just behind Michael Jordan, who set the record at 33.5 points. This remarkable statistic underscores Doncic’s prowess on the court and builds anticipation for what he will bring to the playoffs this year.
Most recently, Doncic got the royal treatment from his former club—the Dallas Mavericks—when he returned to Dallas for the first time since being dealt. One particularly memorable clip featured his unforgettable game-winning three-pointer over Rudy Gobert in last year’s WCF. Doncic, who is open about the emotional impact this moment had on him, described in detail how he felt.
Doncic welcomes his competitive spirit. He very much looks forward to the challenge of going against Gobert again in the playoffs. “Playoffs is a fun time. Everybody plays 100%. It’s just fun to be out there,” he said, highlighting his enthusiasm for high-stakes games.
The Timberwolves made big moves this off-season! Then, to everyone’s surprise, they traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. In spite of these additions and modifications, Doncic is still sure of his team’s abilities stoutly. He’s positive when it comes to the Lakers’ future, declaring “I think we have a great team.” Now, he prepares to guide them into what would presumably be a fierce seven-game series with the Wolves.
Doncic has been notorious for his deadly pick-and-roll game, a tactic he utilized ever since it became his default once entering the league. JJ Redick described Doncic’s mindset, stating, “He thinks that there’s not a person in the world that can guard him.” This belief not only reflects Doncic’s confidence but sets the stage for an intriguing matchup against the Wolves’ revamped roster.
With the playoffs around the corner, his teammates, opposing players and many analysts have pointed out Doncic’s habit of raising his level of play. Teammate Gabe Vincent couldn’t help but notice Doncic’s intensity, “That’s that time of year, to take it to a whole ?nother level.
With ears everywhere on Game 1, Doncic looks to carry the Lakers over the Timberwolves and into a deeper playoff push. Doncic is bracing himself for a physical battle. He’s out to prove he’s the real deal, and help lead his team to four victories in this huge early season series.
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