Luka Doncic-led Mavericks beat Pistons for 50th win

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Luka Doncic has helped the Dallas Mavericks win 50 games, a relatively rare feat lately for the franchise.

The All-Star guard had 26 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to lead Dallas in a 131-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

The Mavericks reached the 50-win mark for the first time in seven years, and just the second since winning their only NBA title.

"It’s a great accomplishment," coach Jason Kidd said. "The guys in that locker room can’t take that lightly because it’s not easy to do."

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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dallas is 20 games above .500 for the first time since 2011, when they went on to win the NBA title. The franchise is set up to earn home-court advantage in the playoffs, for the first time since Kidd was their point guard during the championship season, after starting 2022 with a losing record.

"I think it’s pretty impressive," Doncic said. "We started the season kind of slow. I’m proud of how we played and hopefully we get to 52 (wins)."

Jalen Brunson had 24 points for the Mavericks, who have won five of their last six to build momentum going into the playoffs next week.

Rookie of the Year candidate Cade Cunningham had 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the Pistons, who had won three straight to match what was their longest winning streak of the season.

Even with the game out of reach in the final minutes, coach Dwane Casey had his starters on the floor.

"That’s going