Luka Doncic made NBA history with an incredible game, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks 126-121 (after overtime).
The Slovenian finished the game at the American Airlines Center with 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists (a first in the NBA).
The Knicks led 110-101 with 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter, but Dallas made an impressive comeback to send the game into overtime after Doncic missed a free throw and made a layup to tie the game at 115. .
“I’m really tired. I need a beer to recover. I just threw the ball, I was lucky… We were led but we came back, it’s a great feeling” – Luka Doncicquoted by Reuters.
Doncic became the seventh player in history to record a triple-double with at least 50 points. The 23-year-old Slovenian is the youngest player to do so (the previous record was held by the legendary Wilt Chamberlain).
Another look at the INCREDIBLE Luke’s Tying Bucket in Dallas uD83EuDD2F
He has 56 PTS, 21 REB and 10 AST in OT
WATCH: https://t.co/WjxYAo0Ivs pic.twitter.com/LLAJdtCRCc
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2022
60 PTS
21 REB
10 ASTLuka Doncic became the first player in NBA history to record 60+ PTS, 20+ REB and 10+ AST in a game.
Historical. pic.twitter.com/ik8MdBYbFR
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2022
NBA results of the day
Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets 126-102
Indiana Pacers vs Atlanta Hawks 129-114
Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Clippers 113-124
Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns 108-125
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs 130-114
Dallas Mavericks – New York Knicks 126-121 (after overtime)
Golden State Warriors vs. Charlotte Hornets 110-105
Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets 106-113.
Source: Hot News
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