‘GAME RECOGNITION GAME’: Travis Kelce’s secret backstage encounter with NBA star Luka Doncic revealed in new footage emerges as ‘greats collide’

During their meeting, the NFL player also had a message for Doncic.

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TRAVIS Kelce wasn’t afraid to congratulate NBA star Luka Doncic after the Dallas Mavericks’ Game 3 victory in the Western Conference Finals.

The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end, 34, was seen with Luka Doncic in a now-viral video clip.

Travis Kelce caught up with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic after the NBA star's impressive performance in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals3Travis Kelce caught up with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic after the NBA star’s impressive performance in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference FinalsCredit: Twitter/JoeyMistretta_The NFL star Kelce and Doncic hugged each other as the latter worked his way to the Mavericks locker roomThe NFL star Kelce and Doncic hugged each other as the latter worked his way to the Mavericks locker roomCredit: Twitter/JoeyMistretta_ Kelce, along with his Chiefs colleague Patrick Mahomes and his spouse Brittany, were spotted courtside during the postseason match.

Doncic put on a tremendous display for the three, scoring 33 points in Dallas’ 116-107 victory. 

 Following the match, Doncic could be seen making his way to the Dallas locker room in a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Kelce greeted him and they briefly embraced before he entered.

Following the hug, Kelce was heard encouraging Doncic, “Go get you one,” which seemed to be an indication that he wanted the Mavericks to win a title, just like the three-time Super Bowl champion said in February. 

The mutual support between the two sports giants amazed NBA fans.One person wrote, “This is awesome.”

“Impressive people clash,” said a second.

“Game recognises game,” said a third person.

There was considerable jeering from the crowd during Kelce’s debut at the Mavericks game, nevertheless. 

 When Kelce was displayed on the video board during the game, he was jeered.

The eight-time NFL Pro Bowler, who also happens to be Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, seemed genuinely shocked by the jeers and put both of his hands on his chest. The crowd cheered for Patrick and Brittany when they were shown on the jumbotron.

Patrick, a native of Texas, is an ardent Mavericks supporter and has attended several of the team’s postseason games this year.Doncic scored 33 points in the Mavericks' Game 3 win which gave Dallas a 3-0 series lead over the Minnesota TimberwolvesDoncic scored 33 points in the Mavericks’ Game 3 win which gave Dallas a 3-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves Credit: Getty

The NFL star quarterback even stood up and turned around to hype the crowd by waving his hands up and down.

Kelce has been a good luck charm for Dallas sport teams as he also went to the Dallas Stars’ Game 2 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

And he got to see the Mavericks take a 3-0 series lead over the Timberwolves.

Game 4 between the two teams will take place on Tuesday night at 8:30 pm in Dallas.