Luka Doncic showcased an extraordinary performance in the Mavericks' recent games, emphasizing his scoring and playmaking prowess. Against the Cavaliers, he amassed 27 points by halftime, with a notable 14 points in the final 2:57 to bring the Mavericks within a 60-56 gap. His scoring spree escalated to 39 points and eventually 42 points to tie the game. Doncic concluded with an impressive 45 points, 14 assists, 9 rebounds, 6 three-pointers, and 3 steals, shooting 19 out of 29 from the field and 6-11 from the three-point line. This season, Doncic is averaging 34.5 PPG, 8.8 RPG, and 9.6 APG, joining Michael Jordan as one of the only players in NBA history to average over 32-8-8 over a full season. On his 25th birthday, against the Raptors, he continued his exceptional form with 30 points, 16 assists, and 11 rebounds, leading the Mavericks to a 106-92 lead through the third quarter and solidifying his status as one of the NBA's elite players.
Luka Doncic tonight: 30 PTS - 16 AST - 11 REB - 2 STL Kyrie Irving tonight: 29 PTS - 3 AST - 2 STL - 55% FG https://t.co/f3xRPMwNvB
Luka bucket and the foul! 30 PTS, 11 REB, 16 AST ๐ฅ๐ฅ Mavs-Raptors | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/WqgJFTMk1b https://t.co/YdcjanDpow
Luka bucket and the foul! 30 PTS, 11 REB, 16 AST ๐ฅ๐ฅ Grizzlies-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/kNgo7cyLmb https://t.co/ioLDC7w9Ym
LUKA DONCIC TONIGHT: 30 POINTS 16 ASSISTS 11 REBOUNDS ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ https://t.co/d6DaT8vyXU
Luka full-court DIME. He's got 25 PTS and 14 AST ๐ฅ Mavs-Raptors | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/WqgJFTMk1b https://t.co/HmAt9TCxeo
106-92 Mavericks over Raptors through 3Q. Luka is dictating this one. He has 25-9-14 and getting his teammates open look after open look. Carving Raptors up.
LUKA SORCERY ๐ซ Mavs-Raptors | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/WqgJFTMk1b https://t.co/UlLHXp3Z7G
67-66 Raptors over Mavericks. Barrett has 13, Barnes with 11-6-4, and Quickley with 14. Doncic with 14 points and eight assists, several of them ... ridiculous.
Luka lobs it up to Gafford for the slam! ๐ช Mavs-Raptors | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/WqgJFTMk1b https://t.co/KlmyVvWnbN
Luka's footwork leads to the bucket + the foul ๐ฅ He's got 12 early here in the 2nd. Mavs-Raptors | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/WqgJFTMk1b https://t.co/RCCGv0EWVT
Luka with the no-look dime ๐คฏ https://t.co/uCbG1TnGOx
Luka no-look DIME ๐ฎโ๐จ (via @NBA) https://t.co/QpDt3tWooq
A ridiculous no-look pass from Luka Doncic ๐คฏ https://t.co/RHvue0fiuM
Luka no-look over his shoulder, on a DIME. ๐ฒ Mavs-Raptors | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/WqgJFTMk1b https://t.co/OxZO6iOucC
This pass from Luka. ๐ฅ https://t.co/4JF9myWhjI
Scottie with the steal and slam ๐ฅ (Via @NBATV) https://t.co/Hl2P0pmWF8
Scottie with the steal and slam! ๐ช https://t.co/3WxfzDejru
Scottie Barnes steal & slam! ๐ฅ Mavs-Raptors | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/WqgJFTMk1b https://t.co/aMFflsO3o7
Some halfcourt birthday magic from Luka! ๐ซ Mavs-Raptors, 7:30pm/et on the NBA App https://t.co/2XNOHZiPRM
Last night was Luka Donฤiฤ's 4th game this season with a Game Score of 45 or better โย the rest of the #NBA has 9 such games combined ๐ #Mavs โน #MFFL https://t.co/LyT994umHJ
Luka Doncic this season: 34.5 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 9.6 APG Only twice in NBA history has a player averaged 32-8-8 over a full season. + First was Jordan in 1988-89 + Second was Luka last year (32.4-8.6-8) @wheatonbrando on Luka on his 25th birthday today โคต๏ธ https://t.co/GAzgqAwDQy
Luka Doncic last night: 45 PTS 14 AST 9 REB 3 STL 19-29 FG 6-11 3PM #MFFL https://t.co/e7M2wn5Q0N
Luka Doncic's first half stats this season: 20 PPG 4.9 REB 5.1 APG Insane!๐คฏ https://t.co/24t4CbNREf
Jaylen Brown tonight: 31 points 6 rebounds 11/14 FG https://t.co/Eftb6pAZsx
Luka Doncic tonight: 45 points 14 assists 9 rebounds 6 threes 3 steals 17/29 FG https://t.co/YZrRSK9VZd
45 points and counting for Luka ๐ฏ https://t.co/PKsPkhve9N
Luka is on FIRE as he has 45 points. ๐ฅต (๐ฅ: @BallySportsSW) https://t.co/xhfK30kRyW
ANOTHER ONE ๐ฏ 45 PTS for Luka as the Mavs lead in the 4Q! DAL-CLE | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/0RjiMb4EYH https://t.co/EQkuiVSslN
Luka Doncic just dropped 45... it's literally just another day at the office for #77. ๐ณ #MFFL | @dallasmavs on @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/Qy74MPnPsT
Luka Doncic connects from a distance for 42 PTS to tie it up! DAL-CLE | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/0RjiMb4EYH https://t.co/sRN5Ix6WjI
Just an outrageous shotmaking display from Luka tonight.
39 PTS and counting for Luka in Cleveland ๐ฅ DAL-CLE | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/0RjiMb4EYH https://t.co/UF0c3Gq3Dk
Luka steps back for 27 first-half points ๐ฅ https://t.co/NB5vQ8hCtu
Luka stepback 3! He had 27 PTS in the first half https://t.co/rpc5N5RSdA
Luka Doncic steps back from DEEP for 27 PTS in the 1H ๐คฏ DAL-CLE | Live on the NBA App ๐ฒ https://t.co/0RjiMb4EYH https://t.co/g1fFuaaABX
Doncic scores 14 in the final 2:57 to pull the Mavs within 60-56 at half. He has 27. Mitchell leads Cavs with 13 points.
LUKA IS ON FIRE AT THE HALF ๐ฅ https://t.co/tC5nERBP4f