Dereck Lively II。圖/路透社
今日聖誕節最後一場比賽，獨行俠在Luka Doncic轟下50分、15助攻的帶領，成功擊敗太陽收下近期的二連勝，持續坐穩西區戰績前六位置，他也成為繼1984年Bernard King得到60分以來，再度有人在聖誕節得到50分以上的球員。
Luka賽後談到自己的表現，特別注意到的是今天防守的表現，今天還貢獻了4抄截、3阻攻，他開玩笑表示：「我想我至要被選入年度防守第二隊。」
Luka Doncic is probably prouder of his 4 steals and 3 blocks than his 50 points and 14 assists. “I gotta at least be second-team All-Defense,” he said, keeping a straight face.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 26, 2023
談到過去淘汰太陽後，每次來太陽主場都會被噓，Doncic對此則是說：「我喜歡在這種環境上打球，對我來說非常有趣，當你成功命中投籃，整個場館都是安靜的，這是世界上最特別的感覺。」
Luka Doncic enjoys playing in a hostile crowd like Phoenix, often booing him: "It's great. I love playing in this environment. Especially away. It's fun for me. When you make a shot, the whole gym is quiet. It's the best feeling in the world."
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) December 26, 2023
另外被問到隊友新秀Lively的表現，他今天再次攻下了20分、10籃板，Doncic也再次稱讚Lively就像是打了10年的老將，並說他沒有預期到Lively有這麼樣的影響力，對Lively感到非常的驕傲，Doncic說Lively非常投入在訓練他的球技，聆聽他所說的話，他的加入對球隊來說是個很好的補強。
Luka Dončić on Dereck Lively II: “He’s been playing like he’s in the league for 10 years already. So I’m really proud of this guy you know. He works on his game, he listens to me so it’s a great combo.” pic.twitter.com/187nhhuwDI
— Mavs Fans For Life (@MavsFansForLife) December 26, 2023
Dereck Lively II recorded his second performance with 20+ points and 10+ rebounds. Here's the most by a Dallas Mavericks rookie in a season:
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) December 26, 2023
T-1. Jay Vincent: 14
T-1. Luka Doncic: 14
T-3. Sam Perkins: 3
T-3. Sean Rooks: 3
T-3. Jamal Mashburn: 3
6. Dereck Livey II: 2
