Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Doncic Clash: Nowitzki’s Austin Reaves Remark

Dirk Nowitzki jokes Luka Doncic didn’t have a good game

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk nowitzki had a light-hearted moment with his former teammate, Luka Doncic.

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their excellent form during the 2025 NBA Cup and the regular season following their 129-119 win over the dallas Mavericks.

During the win, Luka Doncic contributed 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists in 40 minutes of playing time.

A pretty performance, right? Well, not according to Mavericks legend-turned-analyst Dirk nowitzki.

With Nowitzki now an analyst for Amazon Prime’s NBA coverage, fans get to listen to his thoughts on major games around the league.

However, what they wait the most for is Dirk’s comments whenever the Lakers play. After all, he shares an excellent bond with Doncic.

Speaking of their bond,Nowitzki made fun of his former teammate after the Lakers defeated the Mavericks and ended their 2025 NBA Cup group stage without a loss.

“Oh, there he is. You weren’t good enough tonight so we had to take Austin Reaves for the interview sorry my friend,” Nowitzki told Doncic.

!LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 28: during the Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) backs down Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) during the NBA Cup game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers on November 28, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.(Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Austin Reaves Outshines Luka Doncic in lakers Victory

Austin Reaves delivered a standout performance, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a win and prompting a playful jab from NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki about surpassing Luka Doncic.

Reaves finished with 38 points,8 rebounds,and 3 assists in 41 minutes,showcasing remarkable efficiency by shooting 80% from the field. https://www.nba.com/standings