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The NBA does not credit assists thrown off the backboard. It is stated in the scorer's manual.

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Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic publicly complained about a possibly uncredited assist during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies a day ago. After contacting the league's office, the team received an explanation.

Player of the Game EFF 36 Luka Doncic Points 32 Accuracy 12-23 Rebounds 7 Assists 10

The Mavericks have learned that the NBA does not credit assists thrown off the backboard. It is stated in the scorer's manual, and the decision during the game was correct.

In the episode, Luka Doncic attempted what looked like to be a layup which Dorian Finney-Smith ended with a putback dunk. After the match, the Slovenian star explained that it wasn't a purposefully taken shot.

"That was a pass … I'm not going to [attempt] a layup and not touch the rim," Luka Doncic said, via Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

In the end, Doncic finished the match with a near triple-double of 32 points (8/14 2PT, 4/9 3PT, 4/5 FT), 7 rebounds, and 10 assists.

The episode in question:

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