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Mavericks edge Nets 96-94, Doncic extends 30-point streak
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Doncic became only the second NBA player with nine consecutive games of at least 30 to begin the season

Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-94 on Monday night as Luka Doncic scored 36 points to become only the second player in the NBA’s history with nine consecutive games of at least 30 to begin the season.

The 23-year-old Slovenian joined Wilt Chamberlain, who did it in the first 23 games of 1962-63.

Doncic played 38 minutes and passed the 30-point mark on a step-back three-pointer with three seconds left on the shot clock with 7:54 remaining in the fourth period.

“We started out down two touchdowns,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. “We had a lot of careless turnovers (22 total after averaging 13.5) but found a way to win.”

Dorian Finney-Smith had 18 points and Josh Green added 16 for the Mavericks, who recorded their fourth consecutive win. Kevin Durant scored 26 points for the Nets and Cam Thomas had 19.