Luka Doncic made a notable NBA Finals debut, becoming the first player since Tim Duncan in 1999 to achieve a 30-point double-double in their debut. Despite his impressive performance with 30 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 assist, the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics. Doncic shot 12/26 from the field, achieving a 46% field goal percentage. His 1 assist marked a playoff career-low in his 46th postseason appearance. The rest of the Mavericks contributed a combined 59 points in the game.
Luka Dončić posted 30 points and 10 rebounds in his NBA Finals debut. His 1 assist is a playoff career-low — it was his 46th postseason appearance. https://t.co/brZDUD6H2p
Luka Doncic in Game 1 scored 30 points in the loss to the Celtics. Rest of the Mavericks scored 59 points. https://t.co/5AuDZvGB17
Luka Doncic tonight: 30 Points 10 Rebounds 2 Steals 1 Assist 46% FG 1st player with a 30-Point double-double in Finals debut since Tim Duncan, per @ESPNStatsInfo. https://t.co/4zccVZy6Ht
Luka Doncic in his NBA Finals debut: 30 points 10 rebounds 1 assist 12/26 FG https://t.co/XfOKGtTzyF
Luka Doncic joins elite company in his #NBAFinals debut 👏 https://t.co/IrobK1ZaPt
Luka Doncic is the first player since Tim Duncan (1999) to have a 30-point double-double in their NBA Finals debut ✨ https://t.co/xSCZXb55tJ