The NBA world saw the magic unfolding during the Mavericks-Knicks game. Basketball superstar Luka Doncic made history with his in-game precision and a massive win. The Mavericks trashed the Knicks in an overtime thriller, and Doncic was responsible for sending the game into overtime. While the basketball world went into a frenzy, the NFL fans also could not keep calm.
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Mavs athlete Luka Doncic set a new NBA history on Tuesday Night. In the game, the 23-year-old point guard set a career-high in rebounds. It was the first time in NBA history that a player had 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists. This is the fourth consecutive win for the Mavericks. Moreover, El Matador set the NBA and NFL fans into a frenzy with such a gutsy performance.
Luka Doncic rules the day on Twitter
Former NFL QB turned analyst Robert Griffin III had praise for the Mavs’ Point Guard on Twitter. He tweeted, “Appreciate the GREATNESS of Luka Doncic. First Player EVER with a 60 point, 20 rebound and 10 Assists game in NBA HISTORY.”
Appreciate the GREATNESS of Luka Doncic. First Player EVER with a 60 point, 20 rebound and 10 Assists game in NBA HISTORY.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 28, 2022
After RG3’s tweet, fans showed up to hail El Niño Maravilla’s history-making performance.
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Shannon Sharpe also hailed the Mavs athlete.
Luka has the 1st 60 20 10 Triple Double in NBA history and I saw it. #BabyBird 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) December 28, 2022
This user said it is a good day at the office for Doncic.
A good day at the office indeed for Luka!
— Tom Abdenour (@TomAbdenour) December 28, 2022
Another user claimed it is difficult to get ten assists if their score is 60.
It’s hard to get 10 assists if you score 60!
— Gainer (@IP13th) December 28, 2022
This user called the moment an unbelievable one.
Unbelievable!!
— Ruzzo 🏈 (@Dedicated_Ruzz) December 28, 2022
Another user said to give him the MVP after the Mavs-Knicks game.
Give him the MVP after tonight’s game……..
— jesus (@jesus25512951) December 28, 2022
Moreover, this user urged to get Luka Dončić the recovery beer.
Give that man his recovery beer.
— Ricardo Carrillo (@carrillorc2008) December 28, 2022
This user claimed he really could be the GOAT.
He really could be the goat
— snitgoat (@AkivaSnitow) December 28, 2022
Without a doubt, it is one of the greatest statlines ever.
NBA viewership stands out despite NFL Christmas games
The traditional NBA games on December 25th had some competition with the NFL. Given the craze over football, basketball seemed to have some trouble in terms of viewership. It was the first time in football history that they played a triple header. They had the Dolphins-Packers, Bucs-Cardinals, and Rams-Broncos games lined up. But the NBA managed to have a high viewership rating.
Despite competing with the NFL, NBA Christmas Day viewership was up 5% compared to last year 🎅🎄🏀
(via @Ben_ESPN) pic.twitter.com/jdkZVkTtcC
— Guru (@DrGuru_) December 27, 2022
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According to Deadline, the NBA games televised on ABC and ESPN on Christmas Day had record viewing figures. The five-game Christmas Day schedule averaged 4.27 million viewers, up 5% from 4.08 million the year before. Moreover, the games on ESPN and ABC also saw 3% year-over-year gains in key demos such as P18-49 and P25-54.
Despite the competition, the NBA stood tall and went head-to-head with the NFL.
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