A triple-double hit, in collaboration with Porzingis, put an end to Luka Doncic's doubts.

It was 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists that he managed to defeat a depleted Toronto Raptors (114-110), who could only have seven players, and enter the playoffs directly, extinguishing that uncomfortable uncertainty that the threat generated of the 'play in'.

Now it's up to the Lakers to fight to avoid that trap.

"Right now I'm a little tired but, as I said, we have entered the playoffs and we will have a few days off so I will be prepared," Doncic assured, moments after achieving the triple-double number 36 of his career and settling in the eleventh all-time position in that illustrious section of the NBA.

Doncic showed his relief to avoid the play-in playoffs, since with the victory against the Raptors, Dallas secures a place in the top six of the Western Conference that go directly to the playoffs.

"I remember when we were in 12th or 13th place and everyone ruled us out for the playoffs. It's good since we are going to have a couple of days off and that's what we need," added the Slovenian.

Despite the Raptors' absences, the fourth quarter started with the Mavs nine points ahead, 92-83.

Toronto kept pushing a tired Mavericks.

With 1.54 remaining, the Mavs were eight points ahead, 110-102.

But the Raptors imposed a 0-6 run, reducing the difference to 2 points, 110-108, with 13 seconds remaining.

Toronto was able to surprise in the last moments but, in the end, four consecutive free throws by

Josh Richardson

sentenced the game and left the score at 114-110 final.

Dallas' leading scorer was center

Kristaps Porzingis

, who had a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Doncic finished the game with another triple-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

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