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Luka Doncic goes down in NBA history with a unique 60-point triple-double

Published:2022-12-28 By Việt Long(Meta Sports) Comments

With just one game and one top-notch performance, Luka Doncic broke a series of records from the Dallas Mavericks to NBA history.

Trying to single-handedly carry the Dallas Mavericks in the middle of the fiery West, Luka Doncic went down in NBA history with an unbelievable set of personal stats this morning (December 28).

The match ended with a score of 126-121 after 5 innings (including 1 extra time). Doncic alone scored 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 more assists to complete the triple-double.

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Statistics site ESPN Stats & Info says this is the second triple-double of 60 points ever (before James Harden did in 2018).

Not stopping there, Luka Doncic also became the first player in NBA history to score at least 60 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists.

Another milestone for Doncic today is that he set a record by scoring the most points in the history of the Dallas Mavericks team, surpassing the 53 points of the legendary Dirk Nowitzki.

Everything was more complete when the Dallas Mavericks today won against the New York Knicks in a very unbelievable way. They were eight points ahead with 1 minute and 35 seconds remaining, but the efforts of Spencer Dinwiddie and Doncic shortened the gap to 3 points.

In the final seconds, Luka stepped onto the free-throw line. There were only 2 free kicks but the team was losing by 3 points, Doncic threw in the first and deliberately missed the second FT. Then he took his own offensive rebound to make a throw in the air to bring back 2 points, equalizing the score 115-115.

Watch Luka Doncic's mischievous ball now to bring the game into extra time

Extra time is a war on the free throw line when both teams take turns fouling, with only 3 successful shots appearing in 5 minutes.

Here, Doncic threw in 5 of 6 FT, while also adding 2 more points from the middle range to send the Dallas Mavericks to a 126-121 victory.

Detailed statistics of Luka Doncic this match include 60 points (21-31 FG, 2-6 3PT, 16-22 FT), 21 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 1 block. All done in 47 minutes on the field, the highest on the Dallas side.

Watch now the top highlights of Luka Doncic, the owner of the second 60-point triple-double in NBA history

This victory helped the Dallas Mavericks reach a total of 19-16, extending their unbeaten streak to four games. In the next game, they only have to face the team at the bottom of the table, the Houston Rockets.

Dallas' fourth straight win also marked four defeats for the New York Knicks. In the next match, the Knicks will come to the San Antonio Spurs field on December 30.

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