The Dallas Mavericks bucked the absence of Luka Doncic to win 129-119 on the road against the Atlanta Hawks. Dallas leaned on a balanced attack without the perennial MVP candidate. Kyrie Irving led the visitors with 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Irving's dazzling 16-point fourth quarter performance keyed the victory.
Jaden Hardy, who started in Doncic's place, contributed 23 points, 15 coming in the first half. He added three rebounds, two assists and three steals. Spencer Dinwiddie came off the bench to boost the Mavs, finishing with 22 points, four assists and three rebounds.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 18 points, 16 assists, three steals and two rebounds. Jalen Johnson was arguably the most impressive among the hosts. The athletic and versatile forward tallied 28 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals.
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Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks player stats and box score
Dallas Mavericks player stats and box score
Atlanta Hawks player stats and box score
Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks: Game Summary
The Dallas Mavericks visited the Atlanta Hawks on Monday without the injured Luka Doncic. Jaden Hardy took over the Slovenian's spot in the starting lineup to open the game. Hardy delivered, pouring a team-high 15 points in the first half.
Trae Young led the hosts with 10 points, seven assists, two rebounds and two steals. Jalen Johnson added 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Dyson Daniels contributed 13 points and stellar defense. Atlanta dropped a 12-0 run to end the second period and take a 67-61 lead at halftime.
After giving up a big run to the Hawks in the second quarter, the Mavericks kept the game tight throughout the third period. Spencer Dinwiddie's nine points and three assists gave the Mavs a big lift. Dallas took a 96-95 lead heading to the fourth quarter.
Kyrie Irving took over in the fourth period with 16 points and three assists. Without Doncic, Uncle Drew refused to let his team lose. Irving's flurry of 3-pointers halfway through the period allowed the Mavericks to take control of the game and win 129-119.
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