Luka Doncic sat down for his post-game Zoom press conference and was told a joke: “We’ll do as many questions as you had assists tonight, Luka.” He grinned widely and even laughed. Doncic has never particularly enjoyed his interview responsibilities. But after a career-high 19 assists in Saturday’s thrilling 136-132 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, he might have smiled right through twice that many questions if he had to.
“The whole SportsCenter Top 10 should be 10 of his assists,” Jeff Van Gundy exclaimed on the broadcast after Doncic’s final one deep into the overtime period. It might be the smartest idea he’s ever had. Doncic was brilliant from the game’s opening tip, acting as the Mavericks’ talisman as they won their second game since the season’s restart and finishing with 36 points as well as 14 rebounds. But his passing was particularly sublime on his way to a career high, and to honor Van…
