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Jan 7, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles to the fans as he walks off the court after the Mavericks defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 7, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles to the fans as he walks off the court after the Mavericks defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks are ready to kick off their NBA season. Luka Doncic and Co. flew to Abu Dhabi to play their first two preseason games against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After a disappointing season last year, Dallas is ready to make a run for the title with their superstar duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The Mavs will face the Timberwolves twice in three days, first on October 5 and again on October 7, as part of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023.
Luka Doncic and Co. decided to get some relaxation before starting the grind on October 5. The Dallas Mavericks squad played NBA 2K in the middle of the desert ahead of their first preseason game, which excited the fans.
Fans are loving the Dallas Mavericks? new Gaming Arena
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The Dallas Mavericks? official page posted a video of their roster playing NBA 2K on Xbox in the middle of a desert in Abu Dhabi. ?Xbox in the desert hits different.? the caption said. The Mavericks fans loved watching their team enjoy some quality time in Abu Dhabi before they got back to work. A fan loved the Abu Dhabi version of NBA 2K, ?2K Abu Dhabi Style?.
2k Abu Dhabi style
? MrMugen.eth (mugen.gg) (@mrmug3n) October 3, 2023
The NBA World loved the new gaming arena of the Mavs and appreciated the cool vibes.
The vibes in this team are immaculate
? ??? (@OwnedByKyrie) October 3, 2023
Sunset and everything ?
? Xbox (@Xbox) October 3, 2023
Some fans even got into the details and noticed something strange in the video. They saw the Mavericks squad playing as the Phoenix Suns in 2K, reminiscing about the time Luka Doncic decimated Devin Booker and Co. in the playoffs.
ofc they playing the suns ?
? fluka tragic (@fvrqxn) October 3, 2023
STOP PLAYING AS THE ENEMY!!!!
? Evan Brown ?? (@TheREAL_DTEB) October 3, 2023
Can the Dallas Mavericks reach the top?
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The Dallas Mavericks fans had high hopes for Luka Doncic and Co. after they reached the Western Conference Finals in 2022. Luka proved in those playoffs that he is one of the biggest superstars in the NBA and is not afraid of the big moments. He humiliated the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals after eliminating them singlehandedly in a 7-game thriller. He averaged 32.6 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 7 assists in that series.
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Unfortunately, Dallas could not continue their momentum last season and did not even reach the playoffs. The Mavericks have not won the NBA Championship since 2011 and hope to get back to the top of the mountain. After acquiring Kyrie Irving last season, they have two of the most lethal offensive weapons in their squad. Dallas has also made several improvements to their roster this off-season, increasing their chances of winning a championship.
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Luka Doncic and Co. will look to open their season with a victory in Abu Dhabi which will give them the confidence for the rest of the year.
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