Mavericks Lead NBA in Clutch Situations with Doncic and Irving's On-Court Collaboration

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's synergy guides the Dallas Mavericks to a flawless 6-0 record in clutch situations, paving a strong start with the second-best mark in the Western Conference.

• The Dallas Mavericks' dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead the NBA with a perfect 6-0 record in clutch situations, where the scoring margin is within five points and there's less than five minutes remaining in the game.
• In the prior season, the Mavericks had a disappointing 6-15 record in clutch situations following Irving's arrival from Brooklyn. The team failed to make the playoffs, but has shown significant improvement in the current season.
• Doncic is demonstrating exceptional leadership this season, not only by finding the right plays but also by sharing the leadership load with Irving and Grant Williams, a versatile power forward acquired from Boston in a three-team offseason deal.
• This season, Doncic is nearly averaging a triple-double and is currently placed third on the list of seven players with 20 or more 'clutch points'. His outstanding performance has stirred early discussions on his prospects for the league MVP award.
• Irving, enjoying an impressive start to the season, complements Doncic's versatility and contributes to the Mavericks' exciting style of play. Their effective collaboration has been instrumental in securing the Mavericks' position as runners-up in the Western Conference.

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