DALLAS — On a day Lauri Markkanen’s sprained left ankle improved and Chandler Hutchison landed on the active roster, the Bulls paid their respects to Luka Doncic.
It’s hard not to, given the way the Mavericks star is carving up defenses to the tune of 29.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 8.9 assists.
“He’s got everybody in the country talking about him,” Kris Dunn said.
Dunn will likely draw the primary defensive assignment against Doncic, who has vaulted into most valuable player consideration in his second season.
“I think his physical strength and his size stand out,” coach Jim Boylen said.