Klay’s Debut with Three-pointers Helps Luka Lead the Team to a Successful Start

On October 25, the NBA regular season continued, with the Mavericks defeating the Spurs 120-109 at home, securing a successful start.

In this game, the Mavericks started with a sluggish offensive performance, engaging in a back-and-forth battle with the Spurs. The score remained close, with both teams taking turns leading. However, Klay’s performance was commendable, and by halftime, the Mavericks were still trailing by 2 points. In the second half, the Mavericks launched a counterattack, with Klay hitting consecutive three-pointers to help his team pull ahead. In the final quarter, Luka Dončić also found his rhythm, hitting multiple three-pointers, and the game quickly became a blowout.

Due to his poor performance in the preseason, Klay faced criticism, but he came out strong in his regular-season debut. He played 26 minutes, making 7 of 13 shots, including 6 of 10 from beyond the arc, scoring 22 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. In one play during the fourth quarter, Luka passed to Klay, who immediately began celebrating, showing his trust in Klay.

Luka started the game with a poor shooting performance, but he found his touch in the second half. In the final quarter, he hit consecutive three-pointers, decisively pulling away from the Spurs. He finished the game with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, leading the team to victory. Kyrie Irving had a solid performance as well, contributing 15 points in just three quarters.