Avast ye, scallywags! Luka Doncic be havin' a whale of a time, scorin' 73 doubloons against them Hawks. Blimey, 'tis a sight to behold!
2024-01-27
Arrr! Avast, me hearties! The fearsome scallywag, Luka Doncic, of the Dallas Mavericks, didst plunder a mighty 73 points against the Atlanta Hawks on the eve o' Friday! 'Twas a performance that be matchin' the fourth-highest tally in all of NBA's tales! Yo ho ho, what a swashbucklin' feat!
Luka Doncic had an incredible scoring week in the NBA, capping it off with a standout performance against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Dallas Mavericks player became just the fourth person in NBA history to score at least 73 points in a single game, helping his team secure a 148-143 victory. Doncic now shares the fourth-highest single-game point total in NBA history with Wilt Chamberlain (twice) and David Thompson. Chamberlain holds the top three spots, with scores of 100 points and 78 points, while Kobe Bryant is in second place with 81 points. Doncic expressed his astonishment at being mentioned alongside such legendary players, describing it as "unbelievable." His performance saw him score a record-breaking 41 points in the first half alone, surpassing the franchise's previous single-game record of 60 points. Doncic finished the game with an impressive stat line, going 25-33 from the field, including 8-13 from three-point range. He also contributed 10 rebounds and seven assists. Dallas head coach Jason Kidd praised Doncic's performance, highlighting the importance of his three assists in achieving a potential triple-double. This scoring outburst from Doncic is part of a trend in the NBA this week, with three other players scoring at least 60 points. Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid, and Devin Booker all had standout performances, showcasing the immense talent in the league. The win against the Hawks ended Dallas' three-game losing streak and brought their season record to 25-20. It was an impressive feat for Doncic and a night to remember in NBA history.