[Saba Sports News] Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has consistently outperformed the Los Angeles Clippers, a fact well recognized by ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. This pattern persisted on Friday, with Doncic scoring 44 points and achieving a +32 in the Mavericks’ 144-126 triumph over the Clippers. The scoreline understates just how thoroughly Doncic outplayed Los Angeles.
To emphasize Doncic’s domination over the Clippers, Perkins dramatically heightened his commentary. During the Lakers-Suns game halftime, while the NBA Countdown team on ESPN reviewed the Mavericks’ victory, Perkins dramatically illustrated the challenge the Clippers face against Doncic. He took off his belt and started hitting a chair, saying, “Didn’t I tell you? You got a hard head, huh?” mimicking what he perceives as Doncic’s attitude towards the Clippers.
Perkins’ theatrical gesture, though exaggerated, captures the essence of the Doncic-Clippers dynamic. In 16 career games against Los Angeles, Doncic has averaged 33.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 7.5 assists. His scoring average against the Clippers is the second-highest he has against any NBA team.
Doncic’s total of 528 career points against the Clippers is his highest against any team. The Mavericks and Clippers are scheduled to meet again on November 25 in Los Angeles, suggesting Perkins might need to prepare for another animated display.