Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton got into a semi-heated exchange in Wednesday's duel. After the game, the Mavs youngster revealed that Walton told him something that he didn't like.
Welcome back, Luka!@luka7doncic meets with @SkinWade after a triumphant 33 pt return!#MFFL pic.twitter.com/wJLpj2W2TL
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It appeared like Doncic got the last word. After Walton was slapped with a technical foul, Doncic told him to not repeat his antics again.
Kings coach Luke Walton and Mavericks star Luka Doncic just exchanged words after Walton was hit with a technical foul at the end of the third quarter. Doncic pointed at Walton, saying: "Don't do that."
— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) February 13, 2020
The 20-year-old Slovenian, however, understands that it's part of the game.
Luka Doncic and Luke Walton did some jawing at each other in the second half. "It happens every game. You know, nothing special," Doncic said.
With the opposing coach? "Nothing special. Things happen."
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) February 13, 2020
After the game, Walton chimed in on the controversial exchange. He pointed out that he has “all the respect in the world” for the Mavs star. Walton also denied saying anything to Doncic.
“I have all the respect in the world for Luka. He got what he wanted tonight, wherever he wanted. I wasn’t saying anything to him. I don’t know if he thought I said something to him,” Luke Walton explained.
Kings coach Luke Walton says he has “all the respect in the world” for Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/qpK6OgtTch
— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) February 13, 2020
The Mavs' dominant 130-111 win over the Kings is Doncic's first game back after missing seven games with an ankle injury. He finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in Dallas’ final game before the All-Star break. Meanwhile, big man Kristaps Porzingis chipped in 27 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.
Luka Doncic will be part of Team LeBron in the first All-Star game of his young career, and it sure looks like he is ready to play.
On the other end, the Kings got contributions from Buddy Hield who had 22 points and nine assists, De'Aaron Fox who had 16 markers, and Kent Bazemore who dropped 15 points. It's also their final game before the All-Star festivities.
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