Mavericks' luka vs. hawks, Doncic scores 73 point

Luka Doncic, the young Slovenian prodigy, has once again proven himself as one of the brightest stars in the NBA. With an impressive 73-point performance, he has tied for fourth place in NBA history. This remarkable achievement not only showcases his exceptional skills but also solidifies his position as a future basketball legend.

Doncic's ability to dominate the court is unparalleled. His combination of speed, agility, and basketball IQ allows him to outmaneuver defenders effortlessly. Moreover, his shooting accuracy is simply outstanding. Whether it's a three-pointer from beyond the arc or a mid-range jumper, Doncic consistently delivers with precision.

It marked the highest-scoring game in the NBA this season, passing the 70-point performance by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. It also tied Wilt Chamberlain and David Thompson for the fourth-highest output in NBA history. Chamberlain, who owns the NBA record with 100 points, also had a 78-point outing, while Kobe Bryant finished with 81 points on Jan. 22, 2006.

Dončić, who has been averaging 33.6 points per game this NBA season, not only outscored Embiid, but also himself and the Mavericks. His 73-point game is his personal best and a team best. Before Friday's shootout, both of those records sat at 60.

It also put Dončić, 24, in fourth place for the highest-scoring game for a player in NBA history.

The Mavs celebrated the achievement by posting what appears to be a photo of Doncic as a child on X, wearing a photoshopped-on version of his current jersey.

Doncic has joined their echelon, his 73 tying Thompson and Chamberlain (who did it twice) for fourth-most ever in an NBA game.

“It was beautiful,” Doncic said.

Doncic’s previous career best was 60 points. He made 25 of 33 shots in Dallas’ 148-143 win over Atlanta, plus went 15 of 16 from the foul line and 8 of 13 from 3-point range.

Monday was the fourth time multiple players had ever scored 60 or more points in the same day and Friday was the fourth. By the NBA's count, there have been five games of 60-plus points in 2023-24, the most in a season since 1962-63, when there were nine.

Dončić and Embiid are also the latest in a spate of 70-point scorers, as Damian Lillard and Donovan Mitchell's 70-point nights both came last season.

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 Sarah H

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