Mavericks’ Luka Dončić Makes NBA History with Triple-Double
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DALLAS, TEXAS - It was only seconds left with the New York Knicks up by only two points against the Dallas Mavericks and star player, Luka Dončić was on the foul line. It was the dramatic final play before the buzzer went off when Dončić intentionally missed a free throw and quickly recovered going up for a tear drop shot, and scoring! The thrilling game ended in an overtime victory for the Mavericks beating the Knicks 126 to 121. But the Mavericks had more to celebrate than a win as it was historic night as Dončić made NBA history with a record-breaking triple-double.
Dončić finished with the night with 60 PTS 21 REB 10 AST, yes you read that right. The Slovenian star dominated with a career-high 60 points 21 rebounds, and topped off with 10 assists.
Key Takeaways From A Historic Night
Dončić becomes the first NBA player this season to score at least 60 points.
He joins James Harden as the only two players to record a 60-point triple-double, adding 21 rebounds and 10 assists. It’s the first-ever 60/20/10 game in NBA history.
Dončić’s 60 also set a franchise record in single-game points.
The Mavericks diminished a nine-point deficit with only 35 seconds to go. Dončić scored on a intentionally missed free throw to send the game to overtime, where Dallas won 126-121.
A thrilling game, indeed.
Following the historic night, Dončić told reporter,
“I’m tired as hell. I need a recovery beer.”
It’s only going to get better for this young baller, and we’ll be front row to watch it all.
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