It seems that Luka Doncic is going out for a record night. It’s probably that, just an impression, but the Mavericks point guard’s season is full of milestones. In the 104-130 victory against the Hornets, the point guard gave a new performance: 39 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Thus he achieved his twenty-first triple-double of the course and number 77 in his career, equaling James Harden in eighth place in history in the statistic. His annotation also allowed him to become the Mavs player who has scored the most points in a single campaign.
With three regular league games remaining, Doncic accumulates 2,341 points, surpassing Mark Aguirre’s 2,330 in the 83-84 season. To put the brand in perspective, The cap of Dirk Nowitzki, the best player in the history of the Mavericks and icon of the franchise, was 2,151. “It means a lot. This is the franchise that drafted me [intercambio con los Hawks en la noche del draft de 2018] y They gave me the keys. I’m glad to be here”he assured after his new record.
“It’s incredible what Luka has done. He is going to rewrite the record books for the Mavericks and also the NBA. Let him pass Mark [Aguirre] It’s amazing because Mark is a legend for the Mavs. “He shows what Luka has done and how much he has improved year after year,” he said. Coach Jason Kiddanother illustrious player of the Texan franchise.
Doncic is going to rewrite the record books of the Mavericks and also the NBA
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd
Doncic already had 21 points and five triples at the end of the first quarter and 27, seven rebounds and five assists at halftime. “He comes and gets what he wants night after night,” said his partner and sidekick. Daniel Gafford, who finished with 26 points and 12/12 shooting thanks to the Slovenian’s passes. “He came out and didn’t wait. He was aggressive. It looked like he was going to have one of those 40-point quarters,” Kidd said.
Almost certain duel with the Clippers in the playoffs
The point guard later lowered his production in some released Mavericks that carry 15 wins in the last 17 games, they have guaranteed a place in the playoffs without having to go through the play-in and everything points to a duel against the Clippers in the first round without home court factor, since the Angelenos are fourth (51-28) and they are fifth (49-30). The following games can be taken with some relaxation. “We need a little rest,” acknowledged Doncic, who believes the team “is playing our best basketball of the season on the defensive end. That’s the key for us.”
Kyrie Irving was once again at a high level doing a little of everything: 18 points, eight rebounds, nine assists, two recoveries and three blocks. After Doncic’s great first quarter, he dominated in the second to establish a 22-point lead that the Hornets could not erase. They got within 11 in the last act, but the Mavericks responded with a final 13-0.
2024-04-10 04:49:54
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