Doncic, in 44 minutes and 43 seconds, added 17-20 in doubles, 8-13 in triples, 15-16 in free throws, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
The Slovenian Luka Doncic scored 73 points last night – the fourth highest record in league history – in the away win of Dallas Mavericks (25-20) before Atlanta Hawks (18-27), by 148 to 143, in a new day held last night for the regular phase of the NBA.
Doncic, in 44 minutes and 43 seconds on the State Farm Arena playing field, added 17-20 in doubles, 8-13 in triples, 15-16 in free throws, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
The Slovenian’s previous career best was 60 points, scored in December 2022 against the New York Knicks.
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Doncic, 24, set the new record for points in the history of the Dallas Mavericks and the fourth best performance ever in the NBA after Wilt Chamberlain (100 points) in 1962, Kobe Bryant (81) in 2006, and new Chamberlain (78) in 1961.
The 21 points scored by Josh Green as Dallas’ second scorer, eighth in the Western Conference, and the 30 scored by Trae Young for the Hawks, tenth in the East, remain in the anecdote.
Other results: San Antonio 116-Portland 100, Indiana 133-Phoenix 131, Charlotte 104-Houston 138, Toronto 107-LA Clippers 127, New Orleans 83-Oklahoma City 107, Milwaukee 100-Cleveland 112 and Memphis 107-Orlando 106.
In the Eastern Conference, Boston is the leader with 35-10, followed by Milwaukee 31-14, Philadelphia 29-14, Cleveland 27-16 and New York 28-17; while in the West Minnesota and Oklahoma City 32-13, LA Clippers 29-14, Denver 31-15, LA Clippers 28-14 and Sacramento 25-18.
Source: Ambito
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