Luka Doncic stole the headlines on Friday night with his huge game.
Doncic scored a career-high 73 points in his Dallas Mavericks’ 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. Doncic went an incredible 25-of-33 from the field, including 8-of-13 on threes. He made 15-of-16 free throws. He added 10 rebounds and seven assists for good measure.
After his huge accomplishment, the Mavericks had Doncic hold up a sign that had “73” written on it as an homage to the famous photo of Wilt Chamberlain following the center’s legendary 100-point game.
Amazing, man. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ioqjYljBmY
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 27, 2024
The Mavs also shared some very cool facts about the performance via X. The 73 points are a franchise high for the Mavs and ties Doncic for the fourth-most points scored in a game in NBA history. This was one of just 15 70-point games in NBA history.
Most points in franchise history
New career-high
One of 15 70-point games in NBA history
Tied-fourth-most points scored in a game in NBA history
The most points scored in a game this season
BUILT. DIFFERENT. @luka7doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/kGaHo20Qbi— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 27, 2024
Here are some highlights from Doncic’s performance.
HISTORIC 73-POINT NIGHT FROM LUKA DONCIC
73 PTS
25/33 FGM (75.8%)
15/16 FTM
8 3PMHe becomes the 4th player in NBA history to score 73+ points and the first ever to score 70+ on 75% or higher from the field. pic.twitter.com/Afm9cyJung
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2024
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