Luka Doncic made a profane exclamation point during the Mavericks’ win over the Timberwolves

Luka Doncic had ice water in his veins during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 120-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

With Dallas leading by five points and just over a minute left in the game, Doncic, with the ball at the top of the key and Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, switched to him and dribbled just to the left of the Target Center logo. stepped back and hit a huge three-pointer to extend the Mavericks’ lead to eight points.

Doncic’s clutch shot effectively ended the game – and he made sure the Timberwolves fans knew it, shouting a profane message in their direction moments after sinking the triple.

“That’s what I fucking do!” Doncic shouted.

After the game, Doncic, who shot 10-for-27 from the field and struggled from three-point range earlier in the game, couldn’t explain how he made the logo three-pointer and not something from his lower level. -difficulty levels earlier in the match.

“I don’t know how to take those photos and not the normal photos,” Doncic said. But in the end I just had to get the rust out and back all the way. I haven’t played all preseason, so I need some time. But we won, and that’s all that matters. .”

And as for Timberwolves fans?

“Oh yeah, I’ve heard a lot of things. They really like me here,” Doncic said with a smile. “Last year was fun. It’s a big moment in my career, in my life. It was nice to be here again.”

Last year in the postseason, Doncic averaged 32.4 points per game en route to Western Conference Finals MVP honors as the Mavericks defeated Minnesota in five games last May.

All this time, Doncic heard the boos from the Timberwolves crowd. His exploits Tuesday will only add to the list of reasons why Minnesota fans should continue to boo the Mavericks star.