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Dec 27, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
USA Today via Reuters
Dec 27, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Tonight, Luka Doncic made another entry into the NBA history books. His tremendous and undeniable feat has shocked the NBA world. They have heaped praise upon the Dallas Mavericks?star. From Pau Gasol to Kevin Garnett, to Trae Young and DeMar DeRozan, and many more, it seems like Doncic is the man of the moment. The 23-year-old Slovenian has been in exceptional form this season and the latest game against the New York Knicks was no different.
Luka Doncic finished the night with an incredible 60 points, coupled with 21 rebounds and 10 assists. No other player, not even Wilt Chamberlain, can boast of such a feat. This is in fact the first ever 60-20-10 statline in NBA history.
The NBA world lauds Luka Doncic
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From players to fans, it looked like everyone was blown away by ‘Luka Magic’. And rightly so. His incredible stats tonight compelled people to take notice of his strong MVP credentials.
Here are some of the reactions from the NBA world on Twiter:
60 and 20?? Omg
— Jabari Smith Jr (@jabarismithjr) December 28, 2022
— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) December 28, 2022
Luka just having fun!
The game EZ @luka7doncic !— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) December 28, 2022
Luka a bad mf sheesh…
— Scoot (@Kevinporterjr) December 28, 2022
Even Wilt never had a 60-21-10 what the fuck Luka???????????
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) December 28, 2022
First 60/20/10 game in NBA history 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iDidp2B1hD
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 28, 2022
YES, THIS IS REAL 😳 pic.twitter.com/TTtWUdUg0I
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 28, 2022
It’ll be another statue in Dallas… Luka is like that! 🤷🏾♂️
— Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) December 28, 2022
We are watching greatness @luka7doncic I've never seen anything like that ever
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) December 28, 2022
I’ve played with a lot Hall of Famers and seen some all time great performances… but what I just witnessed from Luka Doncic was one of the greatest individual performances I’ve ever seen in my damn life!!!! Don’t mind me tho and Carry on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) December 28, 2022
Unreal @luka7doncic!!! 👏🏼🙌🏼💪🏼🔥#Respect
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) December 28, 2022
Luka Doncic … not of this Earth … forces overtime after intentionally missing a free throw, coming up with the loose ball that was batted around and flipping in a short J just as he was catching it.
53 points, 17 boards, 10 assists for No. 77.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) December 28, 2022
This dude Luka!!
— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) December 28, 2022
60/20/10?? este tio no es normal @luka7doncic
— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) December 28, 2022
The three-time All-Star entertained the crowds with his bag of tricks. From passing the ball to Reggie Bullock without looking in the first quarter, to intentionally missing a free throw, to forcing the game into overtime, Doncic fired on all cylinders. The Mavericks went on to take the win 126-121 in the end.
This season has been dominated by Doncic dropping multiple 30+ point games?and setting records with key metrics.
Doncic’s run for the MVP
Luka Doncic has always been in the MVP chatter, but his possibility to win it this season is quite plausible.
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USA Today via Reuters
Dec 27, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots past New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
According to Bleacher Report, “Doncic is scoring more and finishing a higher percentage of plays himself than ever before.” Just in his first six games, Luka Doncic became the first player in the league’s history to score 200 points, 50 rebounds, and 50 assists.
Watch This Story: Only Player Other Than Luka Doncic Who Grabbed 30 Points or More in the First 8 Games of the Season
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They also concluded,?“If Doncic sustains a handful of the stats he’s put up to this point, he could probably play defense all year with one shoe on and still hoist his first MVP trophy. He’s been that great.”
Do you think Luka Doncic is now the favorite to win the MVP award this season? Let us know in the comments below.
