No matter where the Dallas Mavericks stand in their respective conference, one thing is for sure is they have a generational talent on their hands in Luka Doncic. Despite being in the sixth position in the Western Conference with a 27-25 record, Doncic continues to set big-time records. And the last game against the Detroit Pistons was no different as Doncic torched the Pistons for a 53-point outing, joining the likes of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and James Harden.
The Dallas Mavericks took down the Detroit Pistons 111-105 behind an insane 53-point production from Luka Doncic. The Pistons did everything in their power to contain Doncic but no strategy worked to hold down the Slovenian basketball star.
Luka Doncic etches his name next to Kobe Bryant and MJ
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Doncic has been nothing but impressive so far this season And if his 53-point outburst wasn?t enough to impress someone, the fact that he just joined a group that consisted of some of the biggest names in basketball might blow one?s mind. That too after already joining an elite list of players only a few days prior.?
This was Doncic?s fourth 50-point game this season. The only other players in the last 50 years with four 50-point games before February were Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and James Harden.
This was Luka's fourth 50-point game of the season.
These are the only other players in the last 50 years with four 50-point games before February 😳 pic.twitter.com/Nke1ZYzHqU
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 31, 2023
Now, when you look at the other names that are on the list and adjoin that to Doncic?s performances, it automatically leads one to think that there are some really bright things in the future for the Mavericks star.
The Mavericks may not have another star on their roster to pair up with Doncic. However, until then, the three-time All-Star will continue to dominate the leaderboards and the league, much like how the other players did.
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How long can Luka carry the team on his back?
One area of concern is the roster that has been built around Luka and whether it has what it takes to make a big splash in the playoffs when the time comes. There is no argument there that Doncic is more than capable of carrying the entire load on offense.
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However, what will happen when if Doncic sustains an injury or meets a matchup that requires someone else to take up the load? Players like Spencer Dinwiddie and Christian Wood have shown signs of scoring potential in the absence of Doncic.
Should that mean that the Mavericks do not make a trade happen to bring another star to Dallas? Let us know what you think in the comments section down below.