Luka Doncic Stats Tonight: How did Mavericks star fare in season opener against Spurs?

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks began the 2024-25 NBA season at home against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavericks, coming off their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011, got their season off to a positive start with a 120-109 win.

After a slow start in the first half, Doncic came alive in the second to finish the game with 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. He shot just 36.0% from the field, but it was understandable given that he missed the preseason with an injury.

Klay Thompson had a great debut with 22 points, seven rebounds and three steals, hitting six 3-point shots. Kyrie Irving added 15 points, while Dereck Lively II scored 15 off the bench.

Here are Doncic's stats for the game:

Players

PTS

REB

AST

STL

BLK

TO

PF

MIN

FG

3PT

FT

+/-

Luka Doncic

28

10

8

1

1

4

3

36:16

9-25

4-11

6-8

+6

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Luka Doncic performance breakdown vs San Antonio Spurs

How did Luka Doncic against the Spurs? (Image Source: IMAGN)

Luka Doncic didn't have a great first half, finishing with just nine points, four rebounds and four assists. He went 4-for-14, including 0-for-5 from beyond the arc. It was a rough first 24 minutes.

The Mavericks kept the game close and trailed 49-47 after the first two quarters. No one scored in double-digits, but Klay Thompson had eight points and Kyrie Irving scored seven.

In the second half, Doncic was much better at knocking down shots and finding his teammates. Thompson got going in the third quarter to help Dallas build a double-digit lead. Dereck Lively II was vital on both sides of the ball, giving problems to Victor Wembanyama.

The San Antonio Spurs tried their best to trim the lead in the final period, but it was game over after coach Gregg Popovich pulled his starters midway through the quarter.

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What's next for Luka Doncic and the Mavs?

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks go on the road for their next game against rivals Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Saturday. Phoenix is coming off a nail-biting win over the LA Clippers on Wednesday.

Dallas has an alternating home and away schedule for its first four games before a five-game homestand from Oct. 28 to 31. Their next seven opponents after the Suns are the Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and Phoenix again.

There are plenty of expectations for the Mavericks this season after making the NBA Finals last season and bringing in Klay Thompson this summer.