Luka Doncic overcame a rare scoreless first quarter to rack up 25 points, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks.This victory solidifies their hold on fifth place in the competitive Western Conference. Doncic, with 12 rebounds and eight assists, showcased his dynamic skills, while Kyrie Irving contributed 26 points, fueling the Mavericks’ success in the opening game of an unusual series of three home games in four days.Dallas currently have 12 wins in their latest 14 games. Despite a sluggish start for Doncic, who endured his second scoreless first quarter of the season, the MVP contender rallied, scoring 16 points in the second quarter alone.His intentional banked 3-pointer at the buzzer epitomized his clutch performance, pushing Dallas to a comfortable lead at halftime.

Although the Hawks attempted a comeback, trimming a 17-point deficit, Dallas maintained control, stifling Atlanta’s offense with a strategic defensive stand.P.J. Washingtоn’s timely 3-pointer ended a scoring drought for both teams, sealing the Mavericks’ victory with a commanding 105-93 lead late in the game. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Dejounte Murray led the Hawks’ efforts with 17 and 16 points, respectively, but fell short against Dallas’ resilient performance.