Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic's MVP Contender Status

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00:00 So I'll flip it back then to Dallas, the hottest team in the Western Conference entering yesterday,

00:08 winners of seven in a row.

00:10 And in the two games now following the All-Star break, Luka Doncic, 41 points, was one rebound

00:15 away from a triple-double in the first game for the Mavs, 33 points, six boards, six dimes

00:22 yesterday, albeit in a losing effort against the Pacers.

00:25 Seven-and-one price now for Luka Doncic to win the NBA's MVP award, third-best number

00:31 behind Nikola Jokic and Shea Gildas Alexander.

00:34 J.Y., do you consider Luka Doncic a true contender for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award?

00:41 I do, because he's carrying this team.

00:44 I know Kyrie was out for a little bit, which was interesting how he played.

00:48 Kyrie's back, and he's still the point, obviously, 10-of-21 from the floor, 4-of-9 from three.

00:54 He's doing his job.

00:55 So yes, he should be firmly in this MVP conversation.

00:58 The problem I have with Dallas Bend has nothing to do with Luka or Kyrie.

01:06 I'm concerned about their frontcourt play.

01:09 And I know Derek Lively's had a good rookie year, but he does get himself into foul trouble.

01:14 I'm sorry, folks.

01:15 I know he's been decent since he's been there.

01:17 I can't trust Daniel Gafford.

01:18 I know he gave you 8-and-5 in 19 minutes, but he was also a -23.

01:23 Dwight Powell, don't get me started.

01:25 PJ Washington, don't get me started.

01:27 So for me, as good as Luka has been, right?

01:32 And he's been fantastic.

01:33 Kyrie, I can't take them seriously because I think in the frontcourt, they're deficient

01:39 offensively, more importantly, defensively.

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