LeBron James Reacts to Luka Doncic Epic Performance As Lakers Lose to Mavericks in 2OT Thriller

• LeBron James has reacted to Luka Doncic's masterclass which saw the Mavericks beat the Lakers.
• Doncic produced two clutch shots in the double-overtime thriller as the Mavericks won 119-115
• James had a frustrating night, scoring 24 points and going 0-for-6 in overtime periods.

Luka Doncic's excellent clutch performance saw the Dallas Mavericks beat the LA Lakers 119-115 in an entertaining double-overtime thriller at the Crypto.com arena.

Doncic was sensational throughout the game, finishing his 10th triple-double of the season with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists. The Slovenian also delivered a clutch performance to steal the win.

The Lakers clamped Doncic for most of the fourth quarter, which allowed them to recover from a 19-point deficit. The 23-year-old was scoreless for the first 11 minutes, and 54 seconds of the fourth quarter before he sunk a step-back three to force overtime.

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The Mavericks star then delivered another clutch shot in the final minute of the first overtime period.

Meanwhile, James had a frustrating night. He put up a quiet 24 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists. His overtime performance was underwhelming, as he went 0-of-6 from the floor.

A potential game-winning reverse layup at the first overtime buzzer was emphatically blocked by Mavs center Christian Wood.

James on Doncic

James, 38, is having a great season, but couldn't lift the Lakers against a determined Mavericks team. The Lakers decided not to double-team Doncic with the game on the line.

James' post-game remark summarized what the young guard is all about, per ESPN.

"Big-time players make big-time shots. It's that simple,"

Only Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard (14) has made more game-tying or go-ahead 3-pointers in the final minute of the fourth quarter or overtime during his career than the Mavs superstar, who has 10.

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Lakers coach Darvin Ham regretted the decision not to double-team Doncic.

"He did what Luka does. I'm kicking myself in the (expletive). I need to coach a little better in that instance. We should've blitzed him."

The Lakers play at home in their next four games, while the Mavericks play the Blazers in back-to-back games before they play four straights at home.

James on who will surpass his record.

Sports Brief earlier reported on James naming a few NBA players that may pass his inevitable NBA record.

He said Kevin Durant is capable of surpassing his record. He also named the likes of Doncic, Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

James is expected to become NBA's leading scorer next month, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who has held the record since 1984.