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Mavericks don’t wait on Luka Doncic, help carry the load in win over Rockets

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DALLAS — Mavericks coach Jason Kidd delivered a clear message before Dallas’ 129-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night: “We can’t wait on Luka.” Sure, teammates and the staff relished celebrating Doncic’s 60-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double Tuesday night against the New York Knicks, dousing him with cold water bottles when he entered the postgame locker room, showering him with praise on social media and no doubt helping him locate a much-needed recovery beer.