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NBA: Super Luka nails buzzer-beater, lifts Mavs past Clippers in OT to even series

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/afp/08/24/luka.jpg"/><figcaption>The Clippers had no answer for Luka Doncic, who posted a 40-point triple-double and buried the game-winning 3-pointer in Dallas&#x27; Game 4 win on Sunday (US time) Ashley Landis-Pool, Pool via Getty Images/AFP</figcaption></figure></div>There&#x27;s apparently no limit to what Luka Doncic can do. Doncic buried an improbable 3-pointer as time expired, and the Dallas Mavericks completed a comeback from 21 points down to stun the Los Angeles Clippers 135-133 in overtime on Sunday (US time).His status in doubt after spraining his ankle in Game 3 on Friday, Doncic did everything for the Mavericks, tallying 43 points, 17 rebounds and 13 assists on top of several clutch shots in a superstar-turning performance to help Dallas tie their Western Conference first-round series at 2-2.For a 21-year-old playing in his first postseason and entering Game 4 with an ankle issue and minus one-half of Dallas&#x27; 1-2 scoring punch, that wasn&#x27;t a bad showing at all. &quot;This shows our heart and that we can fight,&quot; said Doncic, after posting a second straight triple-double. &quot;It is unbelievable the way the team fought. I just love this team.&quot;Game 5 is on Tuesday.<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oNCkWW6i3Ww?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>Without Kristaps Porzingis, a late scratch because of knee soreness, the Mavericks looked on their way to an early night, falling behind 54-33 in the second quarter. But Doncic, a game-time decision, and his ragtag crew weren&#x27;t backing down.Fueled by a 16-0 surge, Dallas tied the game at 73 and took the driver&#x27;s seat in the third quarter, before going up 106-94 early in the fourth. Kawhi Leonard helped the Clippers claw their way back into it with a 3-pointer and a bucket to pull Los Angeles to within 121-119, then 2 free throws by Lou Williams with 50 seconds left in regulation knotted the score and eventually sent the game to an added 5 minutes. That was when Luka magic happened. After a 3-point play by Williams put the Clippers ahead 130-128, Doncic evened the score with a short jumper then his layup in Dallas&#x27; ensuing play put the Mavericks ahead 132-130. The Clippers responded with a Marcus Morris 3-pointer to go up by 1 point with 9.6 seconds, which set up Dallas for the final shot with 3.7 seconds on the clock.That was enough for Doncic to dribble a few times, shake off Reggie Jackson and bury the game-winner on a stepback 27-footer.Prior to the game, the buzz was all about Doncic&#x27;s not Porzingis&#x27; health. Doncic sprained his left ankle in the second half of Game 3 of the series and then had an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the damage.&quot;This morning I wasn&#x27;t feeling good but as soon as I stepped on the court I knew I could go,&quot; Doncic said.Lou Williams came off the bench to score 36 points, and Kawhi Leonard added 32 for the Clippers, who couldn&#x27;t sustain a hot start. Ivica Zubac contributed 15 points, while Paul George struggled at both ends of the court, managing just nine points on 3-of-14 shooting. -- With a report from Agence France-Presse (For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>).

Luka Doncic buried a 3-pointer as time expired, and Dallas completed a comeback from 21 points down to stun the LA Clippers 135-133 Sunday (US time).

Luka Doncic buried a 3-pointer as time expired, and Dallas completed a comeback from 21 points down to stun the LA Clippers 135-133 Sunday (US time).