Frank Sinatra played in the background as a graphic of Luka Doncic was displayed during the Fox Sports Southwest pregame show. During the thirty minute broadcast, Dirk Nowitzki‘s past scoring success in Madison Square was discussed, as well as the seemingly inevitable Luka Doncic marvel of a performance. The Dallas Mavericks were set up for a memorable night.
Speaking of Luka’s debut in the Garden, Mavs color commentary Derek Harper alluded to the big lights of the legendary arena pressuring players to overexert in one-on-one situations rather than staying in the confines of the team’s focus.