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Doncic gets 39 points; The Mavs come back against the Rockets

Slovenian Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks catches a pass against Kein Porter Jr. of the Houston Rockets in a game on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)David J. Phillip/AP

HOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic had 39 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists for the Dallas Mavericks, who rallied from an 18-point second half deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 111-106 on Monday night for their seventh consecutive victory. .

Doncic had 29 of his second-half points to lead the comeback. The Slovenian star made 10 of 26 shots from the field, including one of nine 3-pointers, and 18 of 22 from open range.

In each of his last six games, Doncic has scored at least 32 points, including 50 three times.

Christian Wood added 21 points and Ti Hardaway Jr. had 21 for Dallas, which is enjoying its best streak since the 2010-11 season. The Mavs made 42% of their shots, including 13 of 43 from 3-point range.

Kevin Porter Jr. had 25 points, Jalen Green added 20 and Eric Gordon finished with 19 for the Rockets, who suffered their fourth straight and seventh straight loss at home.

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