Basketball - NBA star Doncic achieves statistical feat
Luka Doncic seemed overtired and lost in thought when the F-word slipped from his lips. The Dallas Mavericks basketball star quickly realized his faux pas and interrupted his account: "Oh, shit," Doncic said, and the reporter immediately started laughing.
The 24-year-old had announced the birth of his first child last week and now admitted to being much more tired than usual. However, this did not stop Doncic from immortalizing himself in the basketball history book.
In the clear 147:97 win over the Utah Jazz, the playmaker not only recorded a so-called triple-double with three double-digit statistics. Doncic even managed this in one half with 29 points and ten rebounds and assists each. He is the first player in NBA history to achieve this with 25 points or more. "That feels breathtaking. I don't really know what to say," he said.
Doncic ended up with 40 points, ten rebounds and eleven assists. The star player could be rested early due to the clear victory. With his 60th triple-double in total, Doncic also passed basketball legend Larry Bird (59), who turned 67 this Thursday. "Everyone knows who Larry Bird is. That's why this is very special," said Doncic. For his triple-double, he needed less than half as many NBA games (349) as Bird (897), who played for the Boston Celtics between 1979 and 1992.
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- Regardless of his tiredness, Luka Doncic's stellar performance against the Utah Jazz earned him a place in the NBA's 'lips' of history, becoming the first player to achieve a triple-double with 25 points or more in a single half.
- Amidst the cheers and excitement, Doncic's achievement has put him in an elite group, surpassing basketball legend Larry Bird's triple-double record in fewer NBA games.
- In celebration of his latest feat, Doncic, who is now a 'feat' in the Dallas Mavericks' 'basketball' book, received a warm welcome from his teammates and fans.
- As the Dallas Mavericks continue their impressive run in the NBA, nationals and international 'USA' fans alike have their eyes on the young star to witness more 'lips' milestones in the NBA.
Source: www.stern.de
