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Luka Doncic has surprising take on taunts from Thunder fans

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 5/16/24

Oklahoma City Thunder fans on Wednesday let their loathing of Luka Doncic be heard loud and clear. Little did they know that the Dallas Mavericks star enjoyed all the hostility.

The Thunder lost 104-92 in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal matchup against the Mavericks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

With the Mavs holding a double-digit lead late in the fourth quarter, the Thunder crowd began to express their resentment of Doncic.

“Luka sucks! Luka sucks!” the Thunder fans chanted in unison.

After Luka Doncic adamantly instructed the Mavericks to challenge the foul call, Thunder fans broke out a loud “Luka sucks!” chant.

The officiating crew upheld the call, giving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a pair of free throws. pic.twitter.com/r7qbztjszh

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Doncic was asked about the vitriol he received Wednesday from the Thunder’s passionate fan base. The Mavericks star said he relished all the negative attention he’s been given.

“I love it,” said Doncic. “Love it. And when they chant ‘Luka sucks,’ it gets me going. It’s even better.”

"I love it. And when they chant, 'Luka sucks,' it gets me going."

– Luka Doncic

(via @NBATV)

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Doncic was outstanding in the pivotal Game 5 contest. He scored 31 points on 12-of-22 shooting from the floor. Doncic also recorded a triple-double with 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

Now holding a 3-2 advantage in the series, the Mavericks will have a golden opportunity to close out at home. Unfortunately for Doncic, the fans at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas won’t be chanting anything bad about him in Game 6.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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