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    NBA Fans Said The Same Thing About Luka Doncic After Mavs' Game 4 Loss to Thunder

    By Alek Arend,

    15 days ago

    Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks let one slip through their fingers Monday night, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 100-96. Doncic had another rough shooting performance, finishing the game with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

    The series is now tied 2-2 as it heads back to Oklahoma City. It's a frustrating development for Dallas, which clearly felt it had the game in hand late in the fourth quarter before allowing the Thunder to crawl their way back into it. Even Kyrie Irving (nine points and nine assists) struggled in Game 4.

    During the regular season, Doncic was one of the best players in the NBA. But throughout the postseason he's been pretty horrible. Which begs the question: Is Doncic dealing with an injury or is he simply struggling with tougher defense?

    https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1PM4Zi_0t17VI1300
    Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a foul call against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in game four of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center.

    © Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

    Regardless of what it may be, fans acknowledged after Monday night's Game 4 that Doncic has been awful.

    Luka Doncic is a special player, but the postseason appears to be taking a toll on him. He's not alone, though, as even Kyrie Irving has been struggling against Oklahoma City's tough defense.

    The Mavericks need to get some rest before heading back to Oklahoma City for Game 5.

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