NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points from the Dallas Mavericks' blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets

#1 Luka Doncic's double-double performance

Luka Doncic scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double

Stat line: 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists on 43.8 % shooting

Coming off an impressive 17-point performance in the loss against the Thunder, just a couple of days ago, Luka Doncic started the new year with a strong performance against the Hornets. The rookie knocked down a three-pointer in the first quarter to begin the proceedings.

Doncic's first nine points of his eighteen came as three-pointers and in the first quarter. Even though he missed shots, later on, he still made an impact on the game as he dished out dimes and also fought hard for rebounds.

The European finished the game with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in three-quarters of action. This was his seventh double-double of the season, and he did not play in the fourth quarter as the Mavericks were already ahead by 29 points at the end of three quarters.