Luka Doncic after a tough defeat: 'Our defense lost us the game today' / News - Basketnews.com

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Luka Doncic put on a historic performance last night against the Phoenix Suns but it was not enough for the Dallas Mavericks to take down their balanced attack.

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"I think our defense lost us the game today," Doncic explained in the press conference after the game. "I think our start on the defensive end was terrible, and we have to change that. I know we can play way better defense."

Although he was the undisputed scoring leader on the court, Luka also had some critiques for himself as well.

"I think I missed a lot of layups that I should've made," the superstar guard recalled. "I don't think the offense was the problem today. On the defensive end, I think everybody was a little bit late, especially in the first half, and we have to change that."

"I feel good. I was way more tired in Utah," Doncic told the media after being asked about playing extended minutes during the playoffs. "I think it's because of the altitude. I felt way better today playing all those minutes. It's playoffs, I'm ready for that."

What are the ways of capturing a win against the Suns on their home court? "Attacking the paint is our little weapon, we can then score easily, especially five-out when they a big rotating, and we have to attack the paint," Luka provided an answer.

"I think the communication wasn't good at all today, especially in the first half. It's a lot in the building, the fans are very loud here, so it's going to be tough," the Slovenian wunderkind told after the game.

"We just have to be more united, we'll have a walkthrough to fix our defense, but the communication is going to be the key in the next games," Doncic finished his statement.

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