Jason Anderson: The Dallas Mavericks are listing Luka Doncic (ankle), Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) and Maxi Kleber (toe) as questionable for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Kyrie Irving (thumb) is doubtful.
Source: Twitter @JandersonSacBee
Source: Twitter @JandersonSacBee
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Mark Followill @MFollowill
For Mavs vs Kings tonight.
Questionable – Luka (R ankle soreness), Derrick Jones Jr., (L wrist sprain), Maxi Kleber (R small toe dislocation). Doubtful – Kyrie (R thumb sprain). Out – Dwight Powell (L eye corneal abrasion). – 2:38 PM
For Mavs vs Kings tonight.
Questionable – Luka (R ankle soreness), Derrick Jones Jr., (L wrist sprain), Maxi Kleber (R small toe dislocation). Doubtful – Kyrie (R thumb sprain). Out – Dwight Powell (L eye corneal abrasion). – 2:38 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Dallas Mavericks are listing Luka Doncic (ankle), Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) and Maxi Kleber (toe) as questionable for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Kyrie Irving (thumb) is doubtful. – 2:37 PM
The Dallas Mavericks are listing Luka Doncic (ankle), Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) and Maxi Kleber (toe) as questionable for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Kyrie Irving (thumb) is doubtful. – 2:37 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs list Doncic as questionable for tonight with right ankle soreness, less than 24 hours after his 73-point performance in Atlanta. – 2:31 PM
Mavs list Doncic as questionable for tonight with right ankle soreness, less than 24 hours after his 73-point performance in Atlanta. – 2:31 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Luka had HOW MANY last night?
By far my favorite player to watch, for three reasons.
1. Gifted offensive force
2. Big 💩 talker
3. Doesn’t look like an athlete, but rather a member of Steamfitters Local 638. – 1:55 PM
Luka had HOW MANY last night?
By far my favorite player to watch, for three reasons.
1. Gifted offensive force
2. Big 💩 talker
3. Doesn’t look like an athlete, but rather a member of Steamfitters Local 638. – 1:55 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
So, Mark Cuban, your most indelible memory of last night?
“It all was special. Every single moment of it.
“But what caught my attention more than anything was Luka cutting off drives towards the end of the game when he had to be exhausted. That shows what a competitor he is.” – 1:09 PM
So, Mark Cuban, your most indelible memory of last night?
“It all was special. Every single moment of it.
“But what caught my attention more than anything was Luka cutting off drives towards the end of the game when he had to be exhausted. That shows what a competitor he is.” – 1:09 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
So, if my research is correct. Most points in an NBA game by foreign-born players:
Luka Doncic- 73
Joel Embiid- 70
Giannis Antetokounmpo- 64
Kyrie Irving- 60
Luka Doncic- 60
There’s so much more to say about the global reach and impact of the game but thought this was cool too. – 1:05 PM
So, if my research is correct. Most points in an NBA game by foreign-born players:
Luka Doncic- 73
Joel Embiid- 70
Giannis Antetokounmpo- 64
Kyrie Irving- 60
Luka Doncic- 60
There’s so much more to say about the global reach and impact of the game but thought this was cool too. – 1:05 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
A full cut-up of highlights from last night. All 73 points for Luka and some other big moments in the Mavs 148-143 win vs Atlanta youtu.be/zW9-9tSd2Uk?si… – 12:26 PM
A full cut-up of highlights from last night. All 73 points for Luka and some other big moments in the Mavs 148-143 win vs Atlanta youtu.be/zW9-9tSd2Uk?si… – 12:26 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Last night, Luka Doncic exploded for a career-high 73 points 🔥
Take a look at the all-time Top 10 highest-scoring games by NBA Europeans:
basketnews.com/news-200898-eu… – 11:59 AM
Last night, Luka Doncic exploded for a career-high 73 points 🔥
Take a look at the all-time Top 10 highest-scoring games by NBA Europeans:
basketnews.com/news-200898-eu… – 11:59 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jason Kidd wasn’t trying to fool anybody when it came to Luka last night 😅 pic.twitter.com/UlM3Y9MyDn – 11:56 AM
Jason Kidd wasn’t trying to fool anybody when it came to Luka last night 😅 pic.twitter.com/UlM3Y9MyDn – 11:56 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Only Kobe Bryant (81) and Wilt Chamberlain (100) have scored more points than Luka Doncic on an #NBA game 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xf1BumZ8gz – 10:47 AM
Only Kobe Bryant (81) and Wilt Chamberlain (100) have scored more points than Luka Doncic on an #NBA game 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xf1BumZ8gz – 10:47 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks tackle Kings Saturday night with minimal amount of time to celebrate Luka’s heroics.
mavs.com/mavs-kings-pri… – 10:24 AM
Mavericks tackle Kings Saturday night with minimal amount of time to celebrate Luka’s heroics.
mavs.com/mavs-kings-pri… – 10:24 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Luka Doncic’s 73 points came on 25-of-33 shooting, making it the most efficient 70-point game ever
He also had 10 rebounds and 7 assists pic.twitter.com/a8Qhq11LZ6 – 10:19 AM
Luka Doncic’s 73 points came on 25-of-33 shooting, making it the most efficient 70-point game ever
He also had 10 rebounds and 7 assists pic.twitter.com/a8Qhq11LZ6 – 10:19 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Luke Doncic had Kobe Bryant on his mind during historic 73-point performance nj.com/sports/2024/01… – 10:17 AM
Now on @njdotcom
Luke Doncic had Kobe Bryant on his mind during historic 73-point performance nj.com/sports/2024/01… – 10:17 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka got the splash treatment from his teammates after his big night vs. the Hawks 🌊
(via @dallasmavs)
pic.twitter.com/jjSzCb9c63 – 10:11 AM
Luka got the splash treatment from his teammates after his big night vs. the Hawks 🌊
(via @dallasmavs)
pic.twitter.com/jjSzCb9c63 – 10:11 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Luka Doncic’s 70-point game is the fourth in a 390-day span (Jan. 2, 2023 through Jan. 26, 2024).
Prior to that, there had only been four such games in a 21,847-day span (March 11, 1963 through Jan. 1, 2023).
There’s much more in today’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/6iZedmqzas – 10:02 AM
Luka Doncic’s 70-point game is the fourth in a 390-day span (Jan. 2, 2023 through Jan. 26, 2024).
Prior to that, there had only been four such games in a 21,847-day span (March 11, 1963 through Jan. 1, 2023).
There’s much more in today’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/6iZedmqzas – 10:02 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Luka Doncic was 🔥 last night:
73 PTS
10 REB
7 AST
25-33 FG
15-16 FT
Doncic recorded the highest FG percentage in NBA history by a player in a 70-point game. He’s the third player to record at least 70p/10r/5a in game.
Today’s game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/IKRsFFKzKt – 9:52 AM
Luka Doncic was 🔥 last night:
73 PTS 10 REB 7 AST 25-33 FG 15-16 FTDoncic recorded the highest FG percentage in NBA history by a player in a 70-point game. He’s the third player to record at least 70p/10r/5a in game.
Today’s game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/IKRsFFKzKt – 9:52 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA players past, present react to Luka Doncic dropping 73
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 9:27 AM
NBA players past, present react to Luka Doncic dropping 73
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 9:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka since Christmas:
38.7 PPG
8.5 RPG
9.4 APG
1.7 SPG
Top __ in the MVP race. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 8:26 AM
Luka since Christmas:
38.7 PPG
8.5 RPG
9.4 APG
1.7 SPG
Top __ in the MVP race. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 8:26 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka. Tyrese Haliburton. Joker. KD. Tatum. Wemby. Bam. SGA.
Heading to Orlando after Suns loss Friday at Pacers.
Phoenix not scheduled to practice today. Suns play Magic on Sunday and Monday at Miami.
Will be back in Indy next month for #NBAAllStar2024 weekend. #Suns #Pacers pic.twitter.com/SQbRWQXst6 – 6:05 AM
Luka. Tyrese Haliburton. Joker. KD. Tatum. Wemby. Bam. SGA.
Heading to Orlando after Suns loss Friday at Pacers.
Phoenix not scheduled to practice today. Suns play Magic on Sunday and Monday at Miami.
Will be back in Indy next month for #NBAAllStar2024 weekend. #Suns #Pacers pic.twitter.com/SQbRWQXst6 – 6:05 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
It’s true: Luka Doncic scored 73 POINTS 🫨
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:09 AM
It’s true: Luka Doncic scored 73 POINTS 🫨
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:09 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Best scoring marks ever by international players
Luka Doncic (last night): 73 points
Joel Embiid (five days ago): 70 points
Giannis Antetokounmpo (last month): 64 points
What a run. pic.twitter.com/CmxixbS3Gq – 3:39 AM
Best scoring marks ever by international players
Luka Doncic (last night): 73 points
Joel Embiid (five days ago): 70 points
Giannis Antetokounmpo (last month): 64 points
What a run. pic.twitter.com/CmxixbS3Gq – 3:39 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Every point from Luka Doncic’s insane 73-pt Career High
sportando.basketball/en/every-point… – 2:22 AM
Every point from Luka Doncic’s insane 73-pt Career High
sportando.basketball/en/every-point… – 2:22 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Luka 73. Embiid 70. In the same week!
Is this the juiced era of basketball?
Some numbers and charts on that, just published to my subscribers inboxes: tomthefinder.com/p/this-isnt-th… – 2:19 AM
Luka 73. Embiid 70. In the same week!
Is this the juiced era of basketball?
Some numbers and charts on that, just published to my subscribers inboxes: tomthefinder.com/p/this-isnt-th… – 2:19 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka literally said ‘hold my beer, Joel’ 😅 pic.twitter.com/3FVWqp9UT3 – 2:04 AM
Luka literally said ‘hold my beer, Joel’ 😅 pic.twitter.com/3FVWqp9UT3 – 2:04 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Doncic spoke about scoring 73 points on the fourth anniversary of Kobe’s passing 🗣
pic.twitter.com/OYM6s2BSzT – 1:50 AM
Doncic spoke about scoring 73 points on the fourth anniversary of Kobe’s passing 🗣
pic.twitter.com/OYM6s2BSzT – 1:50 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Luka Doncic score 73 points, tied for 4th in NBA history, to lead Mavericks past Hawks
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 1:38 AM
Watch Luka Doncic score 73 points, tied for 4th in NBA history, to lead Mavericks past Hawks
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 1:38 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic on scoring 7⃣3⃣ points on the four-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death 🥺
🎥 @sixfivelando pic.twitter.com/k5jTLUABJ9 – 1:37 AM
Luka Doncic on scoring 7⃣3⃣ points on the four-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death 🥺
🎥 @sixfivelando pic.twitter.com/k5jTLUABJ9 – 1:37 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Luka just had the 15th 70-point game in NBA history
11 of the 15 occurred in either the 1961, 1962, 1963, 2023 or 2024 seasons pic.twitter.com/UjhcTe4LRF – 1:26 AM
Luka just had the 15th 70-point game in NBA history
11 of the 15 occurred in either the 1961, 1962, 1963, 2023 or 2024 seasons pic.twitter.com/UjhcTe4LRF – 1:26 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LUKA DONCIC IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY 😱
73 PTS
25/33 FGM
10 REB
7 AST
Historic performance
pic.twitter.com/kYA2xT3kIi – 1:11 AM
LUKA DONCIC IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY 😱
73 PTS
25/33 FGM
10 REB
7 AST
Historic performance
pic.twitter.com/kYA2xT3kIi – 1:11 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
THIS IS NOT A DREAM YOU’RE WAKING UP FROM:
LUKA DONCIC DROPPED 7⃣3⃣ POINTS TONIGHT 😱
📊 73 PTS, 25/33 FG, 15/16 FT, 10 REB, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/IpwiDvMyGr – 1:07 AM
THIS IS NOT A DREAM YOU’RE WAKING UP FROM:
LUKA DONCIC DROPPED 7⃣3⃣ POINTS TONIGHT 😱
📊 73 PTS, 25/33 FG, 15/16 FT, 10 REB, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/IpwiDvMyGr – 1:07 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
By the numbers: Luka Doncic (73) and Devin Booker (62) deliver NBA’s latest scoring masterpieces
cbssports.com/nba/news/by-th… – 12:57 AM
By the numbers: Luka Doncic (73) and Devin Booker (62) deliver NBA’s latest scoring masterpieces
cbssports.com/nba/news/by-th… – 12:57 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Story is updated with more postgame reaction from Doncic, teammates and the Hawks’ Trae Young: “S***, we were trying everything.”
Luka Doncic’s 73 points puts Mavericks star in rarified air with all-time scoring legends dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:44 AM
Story is updated with more postgame reaction from Doncic, teammates and the Hawks’ Trae Young: “S***, we were trying everything.”
Luka Doncic’s 73 points puts Mavericks star in rarified air with all-time scoring legends dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:44 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Only 5 times in NBA history have 2 players scored 60+ points on the same night. Two of those instances have come in the last 4 days:
1/22/24: Embiid 70, KAT 62
1/26/24: Luka 73, Booker 62
The previous was 46 years ago. – 12:13 AM
Only 5 times in NBA history have 2 players scored 60+ points on the same night. Two of those instances have come in the last 4 days:
1/22/24: Embiid 70, KAT 62
1/26/24: Luka 73, Booker 62
The previous was 46 years ago. – 12:13 AM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
¿Qué te parece esos 73 puntos anotados por Luka Doncic en la misma noche en que Devin Booker anota 62?
¿Por qué anotan tantos puntos? 🤷
Vídeo: @NBA
pic.twitter.com/aOWDKak3VG – 12:13 AM
¿Qué te parece esos 73 puntos anotados por Luka Doncic en la misma noche en que Devin Booker anota 62?
¿Por qué anotan tantos puntos? 🤷
Vídeo: @NBA
pic.twitter.com/aOWDKak3VG – 12:13 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
You could never condense an incredible and historic performance down to two minutes and totally do it justice. But here’s what I got…highlights from our broadcast as Luka has a night Harp and I, our crew, the State Farm Arena crowd & all #MFFL will never forget with 73 points. pic.twitter.com/9TRCVuoIMf – 12:12 AM
You could never condense an incredible and historic performance down to two minutes and totally do it justice. But here’s what I got…highlights from our broadcast as Luka has a night Harp and I, our crew, the State Farm Arena crowd & all #MFFL will never forget with 73 points. pic.twitter.com/9TRCVuoIMf – 12:12 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
You could never condense an incredible and historic performance down to two minutes and totally do it justice. But here’s what I got…highlights from our broadcast as Luka has a night Harp and I, our crew, the State Farm Arena crowd & all #MFFL will never forget with 73 points. pic.twitter.com/OMXAgddpt5 – 12:12 AM
You could never condense an incredible and historic performance down to two minutes and totally do it justice. But here’s what I got…highlights from our broadcast as Luka has a night Harp and I, our crew, the State Farm Arena crowd & all #MFFL will never forget with 73 points. pic.twitter.com/OMXAgddpt5 – 12:12 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
The statistician for the great Hawks play-by-play man @BobRathbunTV gave me this after tonight’s game. Another interesting perspective on Luka’s historic night. And this guy has good penmanship too 🖊😀🏀 pic.twitter.com/O7DYEBXkAX – 11:59 PM
The statistician for the great Hawks play-by-play man @BobRathbunTV gave me this after tonight’s game. Another interesting perspective on Luka’s historic night. And this guy has good penmanship too 🖊😀🏀 pic.twitter.com/O7DYEBXkAX – 11:59 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic’s 73 points puts Mavericks star in rarified air with all-time scoring legends dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:48 PM
Luka Doncic’s 73 points puts Mavericks star in rarified air with all-time scoring legends dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:48 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
The walkoff interview with Luka on his historic night by @LesleyMcCaslin on tonight’s broadcast pic.twitter.com/X5nsRyIPy2 – 11:29 PM
The walkoff interview with Luka on his historic night by @LesleyMcCaslin on tonight’s broadcast pic.twitter.com/X5nsRyIPy2 – 11:29 PM
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Well I’m definitely an injury analyst. I was looking through the Luka celebration pictures and found myself looking carefully to see if Derrick Jones Jr. had a cast or splint on his wrist. – 11:11 PM
Well I’m definitely an injury analyst. I was looking through the Luka celebration pictures and found myself looking carefully to see if Derrick Jones Jr. had a cast or splint on his wrist. – 11:11 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Tonight Luka Doncic raised,
His scoring avg from 33.6 to 34.6 ppg
FG% from .482 to .492
3pt% from .373 to .381
FT% from .769 to .777
May not seem like a lot but hard to move your averages that much in one night 38 games into your season. – 11:08 PM
Tonight Luka Doncic raised,
His scoring avg from 33.6 to 34.6 ppg
FG% from .482 to .492
3pt% from .373 to .381
FT% from .769 to .777
May not seem like a lot but hard to move your averages that much in one night 38 games into your season. – 11:08 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
after luka ‘s 73, i see the discourse on here has shifted to fans being displeased with defense being drowned out of the nba.
i could do one of two things:
1) sit here and argue how the players are just more efficient scorers in today’s age, developing unprecedented skill sets.… – 11:01 PM
after luka ‘s 73, i see the discourse on here has shifted to fans being displeased with defense being drowned out of the nba.
i could do one of two things:
1) sit here and argue how the players are just more efficient scorers in today’s age, developing unprecedented skill sets.… – 11:01 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I always thought that Dirk’s Game 1 of the 2011 WCF (48 Pts on 15 FGA 24-24 FT) was the greatest individual game in Mavs history and would never be touched. I was so wrong. Luka could have had 13-15 assists had his guys finished a little better, to add to 73 pts and 10 rebs – 10:42 PM
I always thought that Dirk’s Game 1 of the 2011 WCF (48 Pts on 15 FGA 24-24 FT) was the greatest individual game in Mavs history and would never be touched. I was so wrong. Luka could have had 13-15 assists had his guys finished a little better, to add to 73 pts and 10 rebs – 10:42 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
One of the great ironies of the night is how much both Luka and Trae Young have struggled vs each other. On any other night we would have been wowed by Young, especially coming off a concussion and was supposed to have a minutes restriction. But if that was a wow! What was Luka? – 10:38 PM
One of the great ironies of the night is how much both Luka and Trae Young have struggled vs each other. On any other night we would have been wowed by Young, especially coming off a concussion and was supposed to have a minutes restriction. But if that was a wow! What was Luka? – 10:38 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
What a night for Luka and D Book 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WVURJBXvqs – 10:22 PM
What a night for Luka and D Book 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WVURJBXvqs – 10:22 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
What a night for Luka and the Mavs. When they really needed it. Big applause for a great win. – 10:21 PM
What a night for Luka and the Mavs. When they really needed it. Big applause for a great win. – 10:21 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
This week, Karl-Anthony Towns, Luka Doncic, and Devin Booker became the 7th, 8th, and 9th players in NBA history to score 60+ points in multiple games. pic.twitter.com/bxRmQ61ZFS – 10:18 PM
This week, Karl-Anthony Towns, Luka Doncic, and Devin Booker became the 7th, 8th, and 9th players in NBA history to score 60+ points in multiple games. pic.twitter.com/bxRmQ61ZFS – 10:18 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Along with tying the 4th highest scoring game in NBA history with 73 points, Luka Doncic broke:
His own Mavs record of 60.
The State Farm Arena record of 55 (Kevin Durant).
The Hawks opp record of 67 (Wilt Chamberlain in 1962).
It’s the most in a game since Kobe’s 81 in 2006. – 10:14 PM
Along with tying the 4th highest scoring game in NBA history with 73 points, Luka Doncic broke:
His own Mavs record of 60.
The State Farm Arena record of 55 (Kevin Durant).
The Hawks opp record of 67 (Wilt Chamberlain in 1962).
It’s the most in a game since Kobe’s 81 in 2006. – 10:14 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Another scoring spree in the NBA: Luka Doncic scores 73, Devin Booker scores 62 apnews.com/article/luka-d… – 10:13 PM
Another scoring spree in the NBA: Luka Doncic scores 73, Devin Booker scores 62 apnews.com/article/luka-d… – 10:13 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
NBA went from 1972-73 to 2021-22 w/o having more than ONE active player who had scored 70+ points in a game. There are currently FIVE active players w/ a 70+ pt game:
D Booker 70, 3/24/17
D Mitchell 71, 1/2/23
D Lillard 71, 2/26/23
J Embiid 70, 1/22/24
L Doncic 73, 1/26/24 – 10:10 PM
NBA went from 1972-73 to 2021-22 w/o having more than ONE active player who had scored 70+ points in a game. There are currently FIVE active players w/ a 70+ pt game:
D Booker 70, 3/24/17
D Mitchell 71, 1/2/23
D Lillard 71, 2/26/23
J Embiid 70, 1/22/24
L Doncic 73, 1/26/24 – 10:10 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Today in the NBA ..,
— Luka 73
— Book 62
— A horse named Wemby won at Gulfstream Park
Unprecedented day. – 10:10 PM
Today in the NBA ..,
— Luka 73
— Book 62
— A horse named Wemby won at Gulfstream Park
Unprecedented day. – 10:10 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Luka Doncic scored 73 points today. Allonzo Trier’s last professional game – a 0-point, 2-turnover performance for the Iowa Wolves of the G-League – came 1,098 days ago today. – 10:07 PM
Luka Doncic scored 73 points today. Allonzo Trier’s last professional game – a 0-point, 2-turnover performance for the Iowa Wolves of the G-League – came 1,098 days ago today. – 10:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Watching Luka tonight was a reminder of why Kobe’s 81 is such a sacred number in the NBA.
Defenses will do anything possible to slow you down when you’re on the pace. Doubles. Insane physicality. Everything. Those last eight points are the hardest of the night by far. – 10:07 PM
Watching Luka tonight was a reminder of why Kobe’s 81 is such a sacred number in the NBA.
Defenses will do anything possible to slow you down when you’re on the pace. Doubles. Insane physicality. Everything. Those last eight points are the hardest of the night by far. – 10:07 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young, on Luka Doncic’s 73-point night:
“He was hot. He was going. Shit, we were trying everything. We were trying to trap him. We started off with Jalen on him … Sometimes you just have to pick your poison.” pic.twitter.com/FD1kkD5TbI – 10:06 PM
Trae Young, on Luka Doncic’s 73-point night:
“He was hot. He was going. Shit, we were trying everything. We were trying to trap him. We started off with Jalen on him … Sometimes you just have to pick your poison.” pic.twitter.com/FD1kkD5TbI – 10:06 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Here are the top 15 scoring performances in NBA history, which happens to be the fifteen 70+ point games in NBA history. Tied for 4th, Luka Doncic after tonight’s 73 in a Mavs win at Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/rNTLrIw7lp – 10:04 PM
Here are the top 15 scoring performances in NBA history, which happens to be the fifteen 70+ point games in NBA history. Tied for 4th, Luka Doncic after tonight’s 73 in a Mavs win at Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/rNTLrIw7lp – 10:04 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Luka Doncic created, assisted, or scored 100 points in the Mavericks’ win over the Hawks. – 10:03 PM
Luka Doncic created, assisted, or scored 100 points in the Mavericks’ win over the Hawks. – 10:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka Doncic and Josh Green tied Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker’s record tonight for combined points from two teammates (94).
EDIT: the post-merger record. Obviously Wilt plus anyone equals 100. – 9:58 PM
Luka Doncic and Josh Green tied Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker’s record tonight for combined points from two teammates (94).
EDIT: the post-merger record. Obviously Wilt plus anyone equals 100. – 9:58 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
At least two of these three guys — Luka, Book or KAT — won’t win player of the week. Tough week. – 9:53 PM
At least two of these three guys — Luka, Book or KAT — won’t win player of the week. Tough week. – 9:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka Doncic and Josh Green tied Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker’s record tonight for combined points from two teammates (94). – 9:53 PM
Luka Doncic and Josh Green tied Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker’s record tonight for combined points from two teammates (94). – 9:53 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic’s 73-point game 🇸🇮
–4th NBA player ever to reach this mark
–1st International player to score 73
–1st European ever to record 70+ points – 9:51 PM
Luka Doncic’s 73-point game 🇸🇮
–4th NBA player ever to reach this mark
–1st International player to score 73
–1st European ever to record 70+ points – 9:51 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic’s 73-point game 🇸🇮
-4th NBA player ever to reach this mark
-1st International player to score 73
-1st European ever to record 70+ points – 9:50 PM
Luka Doncic’s 73-point game 🇸🇮
-4th NBA player ever to reach this mark
-1st International player to score 73
-1st European ever to record 70+ points – 9:50 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Luka Doncic ties the mark for 4th highest scoring game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/dCN4CDStl3 – 9:48 PM
Luka Doncic ties the mark for 4th highest scoring game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/dCN4CDStl3 – 9:48 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
dear anyone who watched absurd shot-making displays from luka and embiid and finds themselves *genuinely* annoyed by the state of nba defense,,,
pic.twitter.com/8rED1fAKG0 – 9:47 PM
dear anyone who watched absurd shot-making displays from luka and embiid and finds themselves *genuinely* annoyed by the state of nba defense,,,
pic.twitter.com/8rED1fAKG0 – 9:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The rough part is that between Luka’s 73 points tonight and the Suns losing the game, the brilliance of Book’s 62-point game is largely gonna get swept under the rug – 9:46 PM
The rough part is that between Luka’s 73 points tonight and the Suns losing the game, the brilliance of Book’s 62-point game is largely gonna get swept under the rug – 9:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PTS + REB + AST in a game since 2000:
93 — Joel Embiid
91 — Luka Doncic
90 — Luka Doncic
90 — Donovan Mitchell
Two of them happened this week. pic.twitter.com/OyZlfxLY2X – 9:46 PM
Most PTS + REB + AST in a game since 2000:
93 — Joel Embiid
91 — Luka Doncic
90 — Luka Doncic
90 — Donovan Mitchell
Two of them happened this week. pic.twitter.com/OyZlfxLY2X – 9:46 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Luka Dončić finishes with 73 points, tied for the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history, in Dallas’ 148-143 win at Atlanta. The only higher games were Wilt’s 100, Kobe’s 81 and Chamberlain going for 78 in a triple-OT win over the Lakers in 1961. Wilt also went for 73 in ’62. – 9:43 PM
Luka Dončić finishes with 73 points, tied for the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history, in Dallas’ 148-143 win at Atlanta. The only higher games were Wilt’s 100, Kobe’s 81 and Chamberlain going for 78 in a triple-OT win over the Lakers in 1961. Wilt also went for 73 in ’62. – 9:43 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
With Luka Doncic dropping 73, that’s FOUR games of 70+ points by a NBA player in the last 390 days. There were just 11 of those games before 2023, and 6 were by Wilt Chamberlain.
There have been as many games of 70+ points by a player since Jan. 2023 as in the previous 60 years. pic.twitter.com/Z7rKMjPIM6 – 9:43 PM
With Luka Doncic dropping 73, that’s FOUR games of 70+ points by a NBA player in the last 390 days. There were just 11 of those games before 2023, and 6 were by Wilt Chamberlain.
There have been as many games of 70+ points by a player since Jan. 2023 as in the previous 60 years. pic.twitter.com/Z7rKMjPIM6 – 9:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The only players to score 73+ points in a game in NBA history:
Wilt Chamberlain (4x)
Kobe Bryant
David Thompson
And now, Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/34JiohZd7x – 9:38 PM
The only players to score 73+ points in a game in NBA history:
Wilt Chamberlain (4x)
Kobe Bryant
David Thompson
And now, Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/34JiohZd7x – 9:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points in a game with a 90+ TS%:
73 — Luka (tonight)
56 — Harden (2017)
54 — FVV (2021)
54 — Irving (2020) pic.twitter.com/SjT6WsXj2r – 9:36 PM
Most points in a game with a 90+ TS%:
73 — Luka (tonight)
56 — Harden (2017)
54 — FVV (2021)
54 — Irving (2020) pic.twitter.com/SjT6WsXj2r – 9:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Just in the last 5 days:
Luka 73-point game
Embiid 70-point game
Book 62-point game
KAT 62-point game
Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/O7quRbjTCM – 9:36 PM
Just in the last 5 days:
Luka 73-point game
Embiid 70-point game
Book 62-point game
KAT 62-point game
Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/O7quRbjTCM – 9:36 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Luka Doncic drops 73 points in the Jordan Luka 2 pic.twitter.com/uGijKIVGfx – 9:35 PM
Luka Doncic drops 73 points in the Jordan Luka 2 pic.twitter.com/uGijKIVGfx – 9:35 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
Doncic finishes with 73 points, fourth-highest in NBA history. Wilt 100, Kobe 81 and Wilt 78. – 9:35 PM
Doncic finishes with 73 points, fourth-highest in NBA history. Wilt 100, Kobe 81 and Wilt 78. – 9:35 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Luka Doncic had an incredible 73 points in 45 minutes in a 148-143 win over the Hawks. The Mavericks will now fly back to Dallas to face the Kings tomorrow on the second night of a tough road/home back-to-back. Have to wonder how much Luka will have left in the tank. – 9:35 PM
Luka Doncic had an incredible 73 points in 45 minutes in a 148-143 win over the Hawks. The Mavericks will now fly back to Dallas to face the Kings tomorrow on the second night of a tough road/home back-to-back. Have to wonder how much Luka will have left in the tank. – 9:35 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Luke Doncic: 73 points in Mavericks win in Atlanta – just the fourth player in NBA history to reach that plateau along with Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant and David Thompson.
Tenth player in NBA history to score 70 or more; four have come in the last year. – 9:35 PM
Luke Doncic: 73 points in Mavericks win in Atlanta – just the fourth player in NBA history to reach that plateau along with Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant and David Thompson.
Tenth player in NBA history to score 70 or more; four have come in the last year. – 9:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic is the 1st player in NBA history with 70 or more points on 75+ FG%. pic.twitter.com/oxcrTXtisC – 9:35 PM
Luka Doncic is the 1st player in NBA history with 70 or more points on 75+ FG%. pic.twitter.com/oxcrTXtisC – 9:35 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Mavericks star Luka Doncic finishes with 73 points vs. the Hawks, tying Wilt Chamberlain for the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history. – 9:35 PM
Mavericks star Luka Doncic finishes with 73 points vs. the Hawks, tying Wilt Chamberlain for the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history. – 9:35 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Final: Mavs 148, Hawks 143.
Luka Doncic finishes with 73 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. – 9:35 PM
Final: Mavs 148, Hawks 143.
Luka Doncic finishes with 73 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. – 9:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka went OFF tonight:
73 PTS (career-high; Mavs record)
10 REB
7 AST
25-33 FG
8-13 3P
15-16 FT
Most points in a game since Kobe’s 81. pic.twitter.com/OvVIsVxLCz – 9:35 PM
Luka went OFF tonight:
73 PTS (career-high; Mavs record)
10 REB
7 AST
25-33 FG
8-13 3P
15-16 FT
Most points in a game since Kobe’s 81. pic.twitter.com/OvVIsVxLCz – 9:35 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Luka Doncic the first European player to score 70+ points in an NBA game.
🇺🇸 Wilt
🇺🇸 Kobe
🇺🇸 David Thompson
🇺🇸 Elgin Baylor
🇺🇸 Dame
🇺🇸 Donovan Mitchell
🇺🇸 David Robinson
🇺🇸 Booker
🇨🇲 Embiid
🇸🇮 Doncic – 9:33 PM
Luka Doncic the first European player to score 70+ points in an NBA game.
🇺🇸 Wilt
🇺🇸 Kobe
🇺🇸 David Thompson
🇺🇸 Elgin Baylor
🇺🇸 Dame
🇺🇸 Donovan Mitchell
🇺🇸 David Robinson
🇺🇸 Booker
🇨🇲 Embiid
🇸🇮 Doncic – 9:33 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Most points in a game, NBA history:
100 — Wilt Chamberlain
81 — Kobe Bryant
78 — Wilt Chamberlain
73 — Luka Doncic, tonight (with 5 seconds left)
73 — David Thompson
73 — Wilt Chamberlain
73 — Wilt Chamberlain – 9:32 PM
Most points in a game, NBA history:
100 — Wilt Chamberlain
81 — Kobe Bryant
78 — Wilt Chamberlain
73 — Luka Doncic, tonight (with 5 seconds left)
73 — David Thompson
73 — Wilt Chamberlain
73 — Wilt Chamberlain – 9:32 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
tbh i’m still thinking about this luka pass on the thj missed 3 pic.twitter.com/2G3urdOGX2 – 9:31 PM
tbh i’m still thinking about this luka pass on the thj missed 3 pic.twitter.com/2G3urdOGX2 – 9:31 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
joel embiid: *drops 70 points*
luka doncic: pic.twitter.com/WpYvDnyhC7 – 9:27 PM
joel embiid: *drops 70 points*
luka doncic: pic.twitter.com/WpYvDnyhC7 – 9:27 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic passed up a wide-open 3 while sitting at 70 points — for his 10th assist of the night, an Exum 3-pointer.
Next possession, Doncic completes a 3-point play, giving him 73 points. – 9:27 PM
Doncic passed up a wide-open 3 while sitting at 70 points — for his 10th assist of the night, an Exum 3-pointer.
Next possession, Doncic completes a 3-point play, giving him 73 points. – 9:27 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
tired: luka needs to try harder on defense on that murray play
wired: luka just dropped 70, chill, he’s gassed
inspired: LUKA PURPOSELY DIDN’T TRY ON THAT PLAY SO HE WOULD NEED TO SCORE MORE THAN 70 SUCK IT JOEL pic.twitter.com/ZcCi6ZtKom – 9:26 PM
tired: luka needs to try harder on defense on that murray play
wired: luka just dropped 70, chill, he’s gassed
inspired: LUKA PURPOSELY DIDN’T TRY ON THAT PLAY SO HE WOULD NEED TO SCORE MORE THAN 70 SUCK IT JOEL pic.twitter.com/ZcCi6ZtKom – 9:26 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Dejounte has one more FTA coming.
Mavs 137, Hawks 133, 1:39 left.
Luka Doncic has 70 points. – 9:25 PM
Dejounte has one more FTA coming.
Mavs 137, Hawks 133, 1:39 left.
Luka Doncic has 70 points. – 9:25 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Luka Doncic is on the verge of cracking this list… 👀 espn.in/nba/story/_/id… – 9:24 PM
Luka Doncic is on the verge of cracking this list… 👀 espn.in/nba/story/_/id… – 9:24 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
After fouling Dejounte on a layup attempt, Luka immediately turned to his own bench and screamed at someone. – 9:23 PM
After fouling Dejounte on a layup attempt, Luka immediately turned to his own bench and screamed at someone. – 9:23 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
70. Now even the Hawks fans are up cheering for every Doncic point. – 9:21 PM
70. Now even the Hawks fans are up cheering for every Doncic point. – 9:21 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
I refuse to believe it is a coincidence that both Devin Booker and Luka Doncic have more than 60 points each, the same night, following the game Luka had an altercation with that fan in the Booker jersey. – 9:19 PM
I refuse to believe it is a coincidence that both Devin Booker and Luka Doncic have more than 60 points each, the same night, following the game Luka had an altercation with that fan in the Booker jersey. – 9:19 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
I refuse to believe it is a coincidence that both Devin Booker and Luka Doncic have more than 60 points each, the same night, following the game Luka had a fan in a Booker jersey ejected. – 9:17 PM
I refuse to believe it is a coincidence that both Devin Booker and Luka Doncic have more than 60 points each, the same night, following the game Luka had a fan in a Booker jersey ejected. – 9:17 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
And there it is: Luka Doncic and Devin Booker have both scored 60 points tonight.
It’s the fifth time two players have scored 60 on the same day in NBA history — and the second time this week. – 9:13 PM
And there it is: Luka Doncic and Devin Booker have both scored 60 points tonight.
It’s the fifth time two players have scored 60 on the same day in NBA history — and the second time this week. – 9:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
A colleague texted at halftime, asked me how many points I thought Doncic would end up with. I responded 75, but was kind of kidding. – 9:12 PM
A colleague texted at halftime, asked me how many points I thought Doncic would end up with. I responded 75, but was kind of kidding. – 9:12 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
luka, respectfully, gtfoh with that roller pass to lively
what are you – 9:12 PM
luka, respectfully, gtfoh with that roller pass to lively
what are you – 9:12 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka got a generous continuation call about a quarter ago.
Dejounte has a similar play ruled not a continuation.
Garrison Mathews has been up chewing on a ref ever since, and he just got a tech. – 9:09 PM
Luka got a generous continuation call about a quarter ago.
Dejounte has a similar play ruled not a continuation.
Garrison Mathews has been up chewing on a ref ever since, and he just got a tech. – 9:09 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
With Luka scoring 65 so far tonight, there have been four instances of a player scoring at least 62 points in the NBA this season already.
That’s the most since 1962-63, when it happened six times. All by Wilt, of course. – 9:07 PM
With Luka scoring 65 so far tonight, there have been four instances of a player scoring at least 62 points in the NBA this season already.
That’s the most since 1962-63, when it happened six times. All by Wilt, of course. – 9:07 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Ummm…. Think the Hawks regret trading Luka to Dallas? 65 points?! Scoring in the NBA today is on another level – 9:06 PM
Ummm…. Think the Hawks regret trading Luka to Dallas? 65 points?! Scoring in the NBA today is on another level – 9:06 PM
Yu Fu @YuFuTroy
65pts for Luka, still 10 mins left in the game🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/kqhalAq3fx – 9:00 PM
65pts for Luka, still 10 mins left in the game🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/kqhalAq3fx – 9:00 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Luka started the 4th with 57 points and is still seeing single coverage. He now has 65. – 8:58 PM
Luka started the 4th with 57 points and is still seeing single coverage. He now has 65. – 8:58 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Guys… Luka has 65 points with more than 10 mins left in the 4th quarter
Game on NBA TV – 8:58 PM
Guys… Luka has 65 points with more than 10 mins left in the 4th quarter
Game on NBA TV – 8:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
63 points for Doncic, breaking his own franchise record.
And there’s STILL 10:23 LEFT IN THE GAME. – 8:57 PM
63 points for Doncic, breaking his own franchise record.
And there’s STILL 10:23 LEFT IN THE GAME. – 8:57 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LUKA HAS 65 WITH 10:23 REMAINING
KOBE IS IN PLAY. I REPEAT, KOBE IS IN PLAY! – 8:57 PM
LUKA HAS 65 WITH 10:23 REMAINING
KOBE IS IN PLAY. I REPEAT, KOBE IS IN PLAY! – 8:57 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Luka Doncic just surpassed his career high with that 3-pointer then hit a pull up jumper over Jalen Johnson’s valiant defensive effot. That man has a career-high 65 points with 10:23 left in the game. – 8:57 PM
Luka Doncic just surpassed his career high with that 3-pointer then hit a pull up jumper over Jalen Johnson’s valiant defensive effot. That man has a career-high 65 points with 10:23 left in the game. – 8:57 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
…Aaaaand 63 for Luka Dončić, a minute into the fourth quarter in Atlanta, to set a new Mavericks single-game scoring record. – 8:57 PM
…Aaaaand 63 for Luka Dončić, a minute into the fourth quarter in Atlanta, to set a new Mavericks single-game scoring record. – 8:57 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Two players have never scored 70 on the same day in NBA history.
Booker and Doncic both have a real shot. – 8:54 PM
Two players have never scored 70 on the same day in NBA history.
Booker and Doncic both have a real shot. – 8:54 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka Doncic is +14 in a game in which he has played 32+ of 36 minutes. Mavs lead by 6.
Hawks have done well in the non-Luka minutes, which has kept them close. – 8:52 PM
Luka Doncic is +14 in a game in which he has played 32+ of 36 minutes. Mavs lead by 6.
Hawks have done well in the non-Luka minutes, which has kept them close. – 8:52 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka has 57 late in the third. The Dallas record is 60, held by … Luka. – 8:48 PM
Luka has 57 late in the third. The Dallas record is 60, held by … Luka. – 8:48 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Luka 55, Booker 48. End of three. Think both are looking to go for 81 or more on the day Kobe died? Of course, they are. – 8:46 PM
Luka 55, Booker 48. End of three. Think both are looking to go for 81 or more on the day Kobe died? Of course, they are. – 8:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 50-point games before turning 25:
13 — Wilt
9 — MJ
8 — LeBron / Kareem
7 — Luka
Luka turns 25 at the end of February. pic.twitter.com/ROP3sRmNNz – 8:43 PM
Most 50-point games before turning 25:
13 — Wilt
9 — MJ
8 — LeBron / Kareem
7 — Luka
Luka turns 25 at the end of February. pic.twitter.com/ROP3sRmNNz – 8:43 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
With 53 points, Doncic has tied his franchise single-game record for a regulation-length game, which he set vs. Detroit Jan. 30, 2023.
Doncic’s career high, and the Mavs’ single-game record, is 60 points, that was set in an overtime game against the Knicks. – 8:41 PM
With 53 points, Doncic has tied his franchise single-game record for a regulation-length game, which he set vs. Detroit Jan. 30, 2023.
Doncic’s career high, and the Mavs’ single-game record, is 60 points, that was set in an overtime game against the Knicks. – 8:41 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
That’s 51 points for Doncic. It’s the seventh 50+ point game of his career and second of this season, along with the 50 he scored on Christmas night in Phoenix. – 8:35 PM
That’s 51 points for Doncic. It’s the seventh 50+ point game of his career and second of this season, along with the 50 he scored on Christmas night in Phoenix. – 8:35 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Players to score 40 or more points in a half since 96-97. Left side first half, including Luka Doncic with 41 tonight in Atlanta. Second half is on the right pic.twitter.com/TA5UkxAdho – 8:28 PM
Players to score 40 or more points in a half since 96-97. Left side first half, including Luka Doncic with 41 tonight in Atlanta. Second half is on the right pic.twitter.com/TA5UkxAdho – 8:28 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
On Wednesday, Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic can be Picasso, but sometimes he doesn’t have enough paint.
Luka went to Sherwin Williams and dropped a few stacks for today. – 8:18 PM
On Wednesday, Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic can be Picasso, but sometimes he doesn’t have enough paint.
Luka went to Sherwin Williams and dropped a few stacks for today. – 8:18 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I told @mfollowill at shootaround this morning, I thought Luka would go off tonight given everything that’s happened this week. He’s just way too competitive and has too much of an “I’ll show you” gene. I did NOT see THIS. – 8:16 PM
I told @mfollowill at shootaround this morning, I thought Luka would go off tonight given everything that’s happened this week. He’s just way too competitive and has too much of an “I’ll show you” gene. I did NOT see THIS. – 8:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka at halftime:
41 PTS
16-21 FG
5-8 3P
Most points in a half by a Maverick in franchise history. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 8:16 PM
Luka at halftime:
41 PTS
16-21 FG
5-8 3P
Most points in a half by a Maverick in franchise history. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 8:16 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka Doncic’s 41-point first half tonight …
– ties the third-most points in a first half in the last 25 seasons …
… BUT IS ONLY THE SECOND-MOST IN A FIRST HALF THIS WEEK.
(KAT had 44 on Monday.) – 8:12 PM
Luka Doncic’s 41-point first half tonight …
– ties the third-most points in a first half in the last 25 seasons …
… BUT IS ONLY THE SECOND-MOST IN A FIRST HALF THIS WEEK.
(KAT had 44 on Monday.) – 8:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka Doncic has 41 points at halftime of a tie game.
Devin Book has 37 points at halftime of a game the Suns lead by 10.
These are not complete and utter blowouts. They’re gonna try to keep scoring. We really might get two 70’s tonight. – 8:11 PM
Luka Doncic has 41 points at halftime of a tie game.
Devin Book has 37 points at halftime of a game the Suns lead by 10.
These are not complete and utter blowouts. They’re gonna try to keep scoring. We really might get two 70’s tonight. – 8:11 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Booker with 37 at halftime. But Doncic says hold my beer with 41. – 8:10 PM
Booker with 37 at halftime. But Doncic says hold my beer with 41. – 8:10 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Devin Booker has 37 at the half and he’s not the leading first-half scorer because Luka has 41. – 8:09 PM
Devin Booker has 37 at the half and he’s not the leading first-half scorer because Luka has 41. – 8:09 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points and the score is tied at 66.
Doncic owns the franchise record with 60 points, which certainly is in danger tonight. Have to think this is a franchise record for one half, but checking on that. – 8:07 PM
Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points and the score is tied at 66.
Doncic owns the franchise record with 60 points, which certainly is in danger tonight. Have to think this is a franchise record for one half, but checking on that. – 8:07 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points
Hawks and Mavs are tied at 66-66. – 8:06 PM
Luka Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points
Hawks and Mavs are tied at 66-66. – 8:06 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
luka doncic is playing like he gives ALL the damns tonight pic.twitter.com/3oVH0gN2TT – 8:02 PM
luka doncic is playing like he gives ALL the damns tonight pic.twitter.com/3oVH0gN2TT – 8:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic has 37 points on 15 of 20 shooting. I’d say it’s unreal, but this is Doncic we’re talking about. – 8:01 PM
Doncic has 37 points on 15 of 20 shooting. I’d say it’s unreal, but this is Doncic we’re talking about. – 8:01 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka has 37. Book has 31. Not even halftime yet in either game. – 8:01 PM
Luka has 37. Book has 31. Not even halftime yet in either game. – 8:01 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Fans in section next to us were chanting something about “treadmill” when Doncic was on the line. Wonder why? Not exactly effective chanting when the guy has 34 points in 19 minutes. – 7:59 PM
Fans in section next to us were chanting something about “treadmill” when Doncic was on the line. Wonder why? Not exactly effective chanting when the guy has 34 points in 19 minutes. – 7:59 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Four-plus minutes left in the second quarter in Atlanta…and Luka’s already got a 30-piece. 👀 – 7:55 PM
Four-plus minutes left in the second quarter in Atlanta…and Luka’s already got a 30-piece. 👀 – 7:55 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka Doncic has 25 points.
We have played 15 minutes of basketball. – 7:43 PM
Luka Doncic has 25 points.
We have played 15 minutes of basketball. – 7:43 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks let Luka score 18 in 1Q and won the quarter.
Kyrie Irving is missed. – 7:39 PM
Hawks let Luka score 18 in 1Q and won the quarter.
Kyrie Irving is missed. – 7:39 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
1Q: Hawks 31, Mavs 27
Hawks finished the first on a 17-5 run.
Jalen Johnson 9p to lead the Hawks in scoring.
Trae Young has 7p
Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 18. – 7:38 PM
1Q: Hawks 31, Mavs 27
Hawks finished the first on a 17-5 run.
Jalen Johnson 9p to lead the Hawks in scoring.
Trae Young has 7p
Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 18. – 7:38 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Good challenge obviously in the sense that it kept Doncic from getting his second foul.
Next possession, Doncic scores again and is up to 18 points. – 7:31 PM
Good challenge obviously in the sense that it kept Doncic from getting his second foul.
Next possession, Doncic scores again and is up to 18 points. – 7:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic (13) and Green (7) have accounted for 20 of Dallas’ 22 points. – 7:24 PM
Doncic (13) and Green (7) have accounted for 20 of Dallas’ 22 points. – 7:24 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Lively, Green, Doncic
ATL starters: Bey, Johnson, Capela, Murray, Young
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:39 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Lively, Green, Doncic
ATL starters: Bey, Johnson, Capela, Murray, Young
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:39 PM
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Dallas Mavericks PR: Luka Dončić (73) and Josh Green (21) combined for 94 points last night in Atlanta. Their 94 combined points tied Kobe Bryant (81) and Smush Parker (13) for the most combined points by any two teammates in a game in the last 40 years (94), per @EliasSports. pic.twitter.com/DBkpxHcFV1 -via Twitter @MavsPR / January 27, 2024
BasketNews: Boban Marjanovic had a special message to Luka Doncic 😂 🎥 @BobanMarjanovic pic.twitter.com/CxQDzIjwoh -via Twitter @BasketNews_com / January 27, 2024
Dončić joined Booker, who scored a career-high 70 points in 2017, as one of 10 players in NBA history to score 70 points in one game. Four have done it over the last two seasons. “Luka is just so great. I think he’s just so good,” Carlisle said. “Booker, the same thing. Booker has developed a defiance about how he plays, particularly at the offensive end, but really at both ends. This is compelling stuff in the NBA. If you’re a defensive coordinator in this league, good luck.” -via The Athletic / January 27, 2024
