Injured LeBron a bystander as Lakers host Cavaliers

Luka Doncic is always ready to take the big shot, but he isn’t afraid to pass to a teammate with the game on the line. Maxi Kleber rewarded Doncic’s trust with a clutch 3-pointer late in regulation, then set up a teammate himself for another huge 3 in overtime to lead the Dallas Mavericks over the Denver Nuggets 124-117 Thursday night. Doncic came within one rebound of his second straight triple-double, finishing with 38 points and 13 assists.

The Rockets star is chasing a second straight MVP with his incredible stretch of play over the last month, but he may be wearing himself out.