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Luka Doncic was just 40 seconds away from having a storybook ending to his first game of the 2022 playoffs.

The Dallas Mavericks' superstar had scored 30 points, including a step-back 3-pointer with 39.6 seconds left, and hauled in 10 rebounds with four assists after missing the three previous first-round games against the Utah Jazz due to a strained left calf.

"I missed basketball," Doncic said. "I'm just excited to be