NBA explains Luka Doncic's no-assist call against Grizzlies

2022-10-24 04:57

The NBA does not credit assists thrown off the backboard. It is stated in the scorer's manual.

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Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic publicly complained about a possibly uncredited assist during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies a day ago. After contacting the league's office, the team received an explanation.

The Mavericks have learned that the NBA does not credit assists thrown off the backboard. It is stated in the scorer's manual, and the decision during the game was correct.

In the episode, Luka Doncic attempted what looked like to be a layup which Dorian Finney-Smith ended with a putback dunk. After the match, the Slovenian star explained that it wasn't a purposefully taken shot.

Player of the Game
Luka  Doncic
EFF
36
Luka Doncic
Points 32
Accuracy 12-23
Rebounds 7
Assists 10

"That was a pass … I'm not going to [attempt] a layup and not touch the rim," Luka Doncic said, via Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

In the end, Doncic finished the match with a near triple-double of 32 points (8/14 2PT, 4/9 3PT, 4/5 FT), 7 rebounds, and 10 assists.

The episode in question:



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