Luka Doncic Explodes for 32 Points as Mavericks Stomp Magic: What This Means for the NBA

Luka Doncic had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a dominating 108-85 win over the Orlando Magic.

The Magic were without rookie sensation Paolo Banchero, who has been making waves in the league with his impressive skills and basketball IQ.

Despite the absence of Banchero, the Magic came into the game with high hopes of taking down the Mavericks and pulling off an upset. However, Doncic had other plans.

The Slovenian superstar came out firing on all cylinders, hitting shots from all corners of the court and leading the Mavericks to a 32-23 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The Mavericks continued to push the pace in the second quarter, with Doncic and Daniel Gafford leading the charge. Gafford scored a season-high 18 points, including several dunks that got the crowd on their feet.

The Mavericks took a 59-45 lead into halftime and never looked back. They continued to dominate the Magic in the second half, leading by as many as 25 points at one point.

The win moves the Mavericks to 10-5 on the season, while the Magic fall to 6-9. Despite the loss, the Magic showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in the fourth quarter when they cut the Mavericks' lead to 15 points.

Doncic was proud of his team's performance, saying, 'We played a great game tonight. Our defense was solid and we were able to get out in transition and get some easy baskets.'

The Mavericks will look to build on this win as they head into their next game against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are one of the top teams in the Western Conference and will provide a stiff test for the Mavericks.

As for the Magic, they will look to bounce back from this loss as they head into their next game against the Boston Celtics. With Banchero expected to return soon, the Magic should be able to regain some of their lost momentum.

The win over the Magic is a big one for the Mavericks, who are looking to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the Western Conference. With Doncic leading the charge, they are certainly headed in the right direction.