2024-01-27 03:56:15
Doncic scored 73 points and set many unanswered records. The Mavericks captured the Eagles and ended their 3-game losing streak.AFP file photo
Luka Doncic scored 73 points and set many unanswered records. The Mavericks defeated the Hawks 148-143 to end their three-game losing streak.
With Kyrie Irving on hiatus, Doncic was eager to end his three-game losing streak. Facing the Hawks, he was on full fire in the first quarter, scoring 18 points. The Mavericks fell behind 27-31. In the second quarter, Doncic exploded wildly, driving layups, three-pointers from outside, pull-up jumpers, fast breaks, and showing off his dream footsteps at the basket. He scored 23 points in a single quarter, making 16 of 21 shots in the half, 5 of 8 three-pointers, and 5 free throws. 4-for-4, 41 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. In the second half, Doncic continued his offensive, scoring 16 points in the third quarter. At the end of the three quarters, he scored 57 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Mavericks led 108-102. In the final quarter, Doncic’s firepower didn’t stop and he continued to surge, quickly breaking through 60 points, leading the Mavericks to withstand the Eagles’ counterattack.
In the entire game, Doncic played 44 minutes, making 25 of 33 shots, 8 of 13 three-pointers, and 15 of 16 free throws. He scored 73 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, and played an epic battle.
Doncic set the following records: 41 points, setting a personal career half-time scoring record and a Mavericks team history half-time scoring record; 50+ points for the 7th time in his career, ranking first in team history; setting a new scoring record for a player at the Hawks’ home court; 73 points, a new career scoring record, a single-game scoring record in team history, the 10th 70-point scorer in history, the highest score among active players; the 8th player in history to have completed multiple 60+ points in his career.
After the game, Doncic talked regarding hearing the shouts of “MVP” at the Hawks’ home court, “Yes, I heard them calling me MVP, which is wonderful.”
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said of Doncic’s performance: “Picasso, this is one of his best paintings, this painting will sell for a high price, and this is how Luka painted tonight’s game. “
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