Mavericks fall to Thunder in final minutes, 106-101

Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY SportsWell, that was an ugly game. Exciting, but ugly.

The short-handed Mavericks had just three players finish with double-digit point totals and lost the lead in the final minutes of the game. Maxi Kleber and Luka Doncic each had an open look at a three to tie in the last offensive play for Dallas, but both clanged off the rim, sealing the loss.

‘Tis but a scratch for Luka

Since returning from his ankle injury, Luka Doncic has gone right back to taking a beating from opposing defenses. Questionable to play this morning and sporting KT tape on the back of his neck at tip-off, Luka was again battered by Oklahoma City Thunder defenders (including a typically dramatic…