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While the Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough evening with a 112–100 defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, the night had a bright spot for one of the NBA’s standout players, Luka Dončić.
Before the game unfolded, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark had only positive words for Dončić during her debut as a special contributor on NBC’s “Sunday Night Basketball” pregame show. When asked which NBA player she particularly admires, Clark didn’t hesitate to highlight Dončić.
“Luka’s amazing,” she enthused. “He’s incredible. I think the way he can not only score the ball, but also the way he passes,” she continued, praising his multifaceted skills on the court.
Clark, herself a WNBA superstar, further remarked on Dončić’s unique ability to maneuver past defenders, noting his impressive skill set despite not being the fastest or most athletic player out there. Her admiration underscores Dončić’s influence and talent, marking a high point amid the night’s challenging game for the Lakers.
The Fever guard then complimented Dončić’s ability to toy with defenders despite being “not the fastest” and “not the most athletic.”
“I think that’s something I can certainly learn from,” she said. “I always kind of want to run away from the defense, rather than absorbing the contact and taking up the space that they give me.”
Minutes after Clark’s glowing breakdown, Dončić went out and filled up the stat sheet in a way he’s done all season.
In 36 minutes, he recorded 30 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists.
The Lakers, though, are now losers of two of their last three, and have another road matchup with the Nets up next on Tuesday.
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