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HOUSTON -- The 11 days the Mavericks last faced the Houston Rockets in Toyota Center have featured a whole lot of Luka Doncic scoring … and assisting … and rebounding … and more scoring.

For a third time in 11 days, the #Rockets will try to somehow slow down Luka Doncic when the Mavericks visit Houston on Monday night at Toyota Center.

SAN ANTONIO — Two days before Luka Doncic and the Mavericks arrived at AT&T Center on Saturday, coach Gregg Popovich revealed his team’s defensive plan against Dallas’ super-scoring superstar.

DALLAS — Mavericks coach Jason Kidd delivered a clear message before Dallas’ 129-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night:

Yet again, Dallas star Luka Doncic proved too much for Houston to handle on Thursday night. #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. had a strong mid-range game in defeat.

Checking in on where every award race stands entering the new year.

DALLAS — Luka Doncic followed his historic 60-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the Mavericks’ Tuesday night thriller over the New York Knicks by hydrating with water, a protein shake and beer and sifting through his own highlights on social media and NBA TV while relaxing in the locker room.

Doncic had 60 points, a Dallas franchise record, a career-best 21 rebounds and 10 assists in a wild 126-121 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Doncic had the first 60-20-10 triple-double in NBA history.

DALLAS — Maybe the Mavericks just needed some extra time to transition from early Christmas morning celebrations with their family and the team’s pregame Secret Santa exchange.

HOUSTON — Luka Doncic waved his arms at the top of the arc.

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. had a career night on strong efficiency, but it wasn’t quite enough versus the Mavericks and Luka Doncic, who had 50 points and 10 assists.