The Mavericks are going to the Western Conference Finals after dominating the Phoenix Suns 123-90 in Game 7 on Sunday night in the desert.
After the win, Luka Doncic, fresh off a stellar performance that saw him pump in 35 points in just three quarters, shared a warm embrace with Dirk Nowitzki, the greatest player in Dallas' franchise history - for the time being.
The Mavs' social media team captured the incredible moment between the two icons.
"He was just happy, man," Doncic said of his hug with Nowitzki after the game. "It gives everybody on this team a lot of confidence when you see Dirk sitting courtside, and at away games. I think everybody really appreciates him. Because Dirk is Dirk. He's been through everything. He's been a champion, so he knows it. I think every player and every coach is appreciative that he's there."
The Mavs are now headed to their fifth Western Conference Finals appearance in franchise history. Nowitzki led the organization to three WCF appearances and two NBA Finals appearances, which resulted in the team's only NBA title in 2011.
Game 1 between the Mavs and Warriors tips off on Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT.
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