Watch: Mavs’ Luka Doncic follows up NBA All-Star Game dunk with hilarious miss at the rim
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In a span of a few seconds, Luka Doncic put together a highlight and lowlight during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
During the third quarter of the matchup, the Mavericks star found himself on the fast break with a long pass from Stephen Curry. With a clear lane to the basket, Doncic threw down a one-handed dunk to help the West chip away at a 127-105 deficit.
What happened next became fodder for a few internet memes. After a quick Damian Lillard layup, Doncic once again found himself with a clear lane. That time, he attempted to throw the ball off the backboard to finish another dunk.
He didn’t get enough air and saw himself stuffed by the rim. Lillard immediately took advantage and launched a halfcourt 3-pointer to extend the East’s lead.
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Doncic was a pretty good sport over the sequence, discussing it during a brief interview with the NBA on TNT broadcast crew.
“I was feeling myself too much,” Doncic said. “I don’t dunk, guys.”
For those who missed out on the sequence, here’s Doncic’s dunk:
And his near miss:
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