DALLAS — Luka Doncic had no mercy. Not even for his fellow countryman.
Late in the third quarter, Doncic stepped back and canned a 3-pointer in the face of fellow Slovenian Vlatko Cancar. The Nuggets’ reserve forward offered a choice word or two and a mischievous smile swept across Doncic’s face. Doncic did whatever he wanted Friday night against the Nuggets, spearheading a commanding 127-99 win.
Back in Denver after both entering health and safety protocols, neither Nikola Jokic nor Jamal Murray could do anything to stem the rout. Aaron Gordon, who stayed back as well for the first of Denver’s two-game set against Dallas, wasn’t available either due to a non-COVID illness. The talent gap was stark, as Denver dropped its second straight game and fell to 9-6 on the season.