Luka Doncic becomes only fourth player to score 50 points on Christmas
Doncic joined Bernard King, Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the lone players to score 50 on Christmas. It was the sixth 50-point performance of Doncic’s career, trailing only Jordan (nine) and LeBron James (eight) for the most by any player before turning 25 years old since the ABA-NBA merger, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
Source: Tim MacMahon @ ESPN
Source: Tim MacMahon @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic: “Outside of the 10,000 and 50 points, we won the game, so I am happy” #NBAXmas
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:08 AM
Luka Doncic: “Outside of the 10,000 and 50 points, we won the game, so I am happy” #NBAXmas
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:08 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
So Luka didn’t make any plays. Derrick Jones didn’t go above the square to stuff home lobs. There was NOTHING Mavs did in their win in PHX that was @SportsCenter Top 10 worthy? This shouldn’t bother me. But it does. It’s like producers had an early deadline to produce the piece – 3:12 AM
So Luka didn’t make any plays. Derrick Jones didn’t go above the square to stuff home lobs. There was NOTHING Mavs did in their win in PHX that was @SportsCenter Top 10 worthy? This shouldn’t bother me. But it does. It’s like producers had an early deadline to produce the piece – 3:12 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic drops 50 points #NBAXmas
Solid Christmas showing for Kristaps Porzingis #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:10 AM
Luka Doncic drops 50 points #NBAXmas
Solid Christmas showing for Kristaps Porzingis #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:10 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
You can tell Luka Doncic watched way too many highlights of Dirk Nowitzki 😁
pic.twitter.com/XR29OZZlsr – 2:53 AM
You can tell Luka Doncic watched way too many highlights of Dirk Nowitzki 😁
pic.twitter.com/XR29OZZlsr – 2:53 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LUKA DONCIC UNWRAPS A HOLIDAY SPECTACLE ON CHRISTMAS DAY 🔥🎁
50 PTS
15 AST
6 REB
4 STL
3 BLK pic.twitter.com/jDuWI22SMK – 2:50 AM
LUKA DONCIC UNWRAPS A HOLIDAY SPECTACLE ON CHRISTMAS DAY 🔥🎁
50 PTS
15 AST
6 REB
4 STL
3 BLK pic.twitter.com/jDuWI22SMK – 2:50 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
LUKA DONCIC UNWRAPS A HOLIDAY SPECTABLE ON CHRISTMAS DAY 🔥🎁
50 PTS
15 AST
6 REB
4 STL
3 BLK pic.twitter.com/4TD8EINFK8 – 2:46 AM
LUKA DONCIC UNWRAPS A HOLIDAY SPECTABLE ON CHRISTMAS DAY 🔥🎁
50 PTS
15 AST
6 REB
4 STL
3 BLK pic.twitter.com/4TD8EINFK8 – 2:46 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Here’s what they had to say about Luka Doncic’s remarkable night in the desert in the Mavericks’ 128-114 win over Phoenix.
mavs.com/luka-gets-10k/ – 2:31 AM
Here’s what they had to say about Luka Doncic’s remarkable night in the desert in the Mavericks’ 128-114 win over Phoenix.
mavs.com/luka-gets-10k/ – 2:31 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He does this every game. He controls the whole game.,”
Kevin Durant on Luka Doncic who scored 50 in #Suns loss to #Mavs. pic.twitter.com/AzPOc1607v – 2:18 AM
“He does this every game. He controls the whole game.,”
Kevin Durant on Luka Doncic who scored 50 in #Suns loss to #Mavs. pic.twitter.com/AzPOc1607v – 2:18 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
50 points on Christmas, second fastest player to get 10K career points, 2.5K rebounds, and 2.5K assists
Luka is magic 🪄
pic.twitter.com/0CUSBv6boE – 2:11 AM
50 points on Christmas, second fastest player to get 10K career points, 2.5K rebounds, and 2.5K assists
Luka is magic 🪄
pic.twitter.com/0CUSBv6boE – 2:11 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
50 points on Christmas, second fastest player to get 10k career points
Luka is magic 🪄
pic.twitter.com/0CUSBv6boE – 2:04 AM
50 points on Christmas, second fastest player to get 10k career points
Luka is magic 🪄
pic.twitter.com/0CUSBv6boE – 2:04 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic’s teammates scored 78 points tonight in Phoenix
Suns not named Kevin Durant and Devin Booker scored 78 points tonight vs Mavericks
Luka Doncic (25 field goal attempts) outscored KD/Book (combined for 25 field goal attempts) 50-36 to decide tonight’s Christmas game – 2:00 AM
Luka Doncic’s teammates scored 78 points tonight in Phoenix
Suns not named Kevin Durant and Devin Booker scored 78 points tonight vs Mavericks
Luka Doncic (25 field goal attempts) outscored KD/Book (combined for 25 field goal attempts) 50-36 to decide tonight’s Christmas game – 2:00 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I say it all the time but excuse me for repeating myself. This is my 19th year with the Mavericks. I had Dirk fir 14 of his 21 seasons and now I have Luka. There are people in my role who never have had the chance to broadcast the exploits of one player’s such brilliance. – 1:56 AM
I say it all the time but excuse me for repeating myself. This is my 19th year with the Mavericks. I had Dirk fir 14 of his 21 seasons and now I have Luka. There are people in my role who never have had the chance to broadcast the exploits of one player’s such brilliance. – 1:56 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks made 45 field goals tonight
– 15 were made by Luka
– 15 were assisted by Luka
– 15 were made by someone other than Luka and not assisted by Luka
Luka also made 12 of Mavericks’ 22 free throws – 1:54 AM
Mavericks made 45 field goals tonight
– 15 were made by Luka
– 15 were assisted by Luka
– 15 were made by someone other than Luka and not assisted by Luka
Luka also made 12 of Mavericks’ 22 free throws – 1:54 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
We all wondered what it might look like of Luka ever improved his 3pt shooting and FT shooting to league average levels. This is what it looks like. It is real. And it is spectacular – 1:45 AM
We all wondered what it might look like of Luka ever improved his 3pt shooting and FT shooting to league average levels. This is what it looks like. It is real. And it is spectacular – 1:45 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka’s 50-15 game has only been done once: James Harden 53-17 for HOU at NY on NYE 2016. BTW, Wed is the anniversary of Luka’s 60-21-10 game vs NY – 1:43 AM
Luka’s 50-15 game has only been done once: James Harden 53-17 for HOU at NY on NYE 2016. BTW, Wed is the anniversary of Luka’s 60-21-10 game vs NY – 1:43 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
So what was more amazing, Luka’s night? Or, that they held Durant to 16 on 11 shots ending his streak of 23 straight w25+? Or that Luka, by himself, outscored Durant and Booker combined by 14 points? – 1:41 AM
So what was more amazing, Luka’s night? Or, that they held Durant to 16 on 11 shots ending his streak of 23 straight w25+? Or that Luka, by himself, outscored Durant and Booker combined by 14 points? – 1:41 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Knowing Luka’s 10,000 points milestone was on the horizon & its magnitude, (fastest among active players & 7th fastest in NBA history at 358 games), I asked Jason Kidd before Saturday’s game, “Why was Luka able to produce at such a high level so quickly after coming to the NBA?” pic.twitter.com/jhi6dBFCvv – 1:37 AM
Knowing Luka’s 10,000 points milestone was on the horizon & its magnitude, (fastest among active players & 7th fastest in NBA history at 358 games), I asked Jason Kidd before Saturday’s game, “Why was Luka able to produce at such a high level so quickly after coming to the NBA?” pic.twitter.com/jhi6dBFCvv – 1:37 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
You knew from the moment Luka came on the floor for warmups that we were in for something special. He was booed (He’s never booed) and it made him even more focused. There are already too many memorable games to count in 5+ yrs, but this is easily in the Top 5 – 1:37 AM
You knew from the moment Luka came on the floor for warmups that we were in for something special. He was booed (He’s never booed) and it made him even more focused. There are already too many memorable games to count in 5+ yrs, but this is easily in the Top 5 – 1:37 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
50 and 15 for Luka Doncic while dealing with constant doubles. Dude is so special.
Luka made a ton of absurd plays. This was a favorite. Used the threat of his pull-up, draws two, and then with his size + vision he fires a bullseye over the entire defense to the opposite corner.… pic.twitter.com/ONwHIzLCCc – 1:27 AM
50 and 15 for Luka Doncic while dealing with constant doubles. Dude is so special.
Luka made a ton of absurd plays. This was a favorite. Used the threat of his pull-up, draws two, and then with his size + vision he fires a bullseye over the entire defense to the opposite corner.… pic.twitter.com/ONwHIzLCCc – 1:27 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There’s a lot of guys playing great, great basketball right now.
Luka might be playing the best. It’s 2021-22 Jokic esque. – 1:18 AM
There’s a lot of guys playing great, great basketball right now.
Luka might be playing the best. It’s 2021-22 Jokic esque. – 1:18 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Mavs 128 #Suns 114 Final.
Doncic 50 points (15-of-25 FGs, 8-of-16 on 3s).
2nd opponent to score 50 on Phoenix in 10 days at Footprint Center (Jalen Brunson Dec. 15).
Grayson Allen 32 points (19 in 3rd quarter).
Booker 20, Durant 16 (combined 10-of-25 FGs, 2-of-7 on 3s). – 1:16 AM
#Mavs 128 #Suns 114 Final.
Doncic 50 points (15-of-25 FGs, 8-of-16 on 3s).
2nd opponent to score 50 on Phoenix in 10 days at Footprint Center (Jalen Brunson Dec. 15).
Grayson Allen 32 points (19 in 3rd quarter).
Booker 20, Durant 16 (combined 10-of-25 FGs, 2-of-7 on 3s). – 1:16 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
I said on Friday that Luka was going to be the player to drop a 50 piece wing dinner on Christmas and he did just that!!! The Suns have some serious soul searching to do. Starting with KD and Booker. Carry the hell on… – 1:15 AM
I said on Friday that Luka was going to be the player to drop a 50 piece wing dinner on Christmas and he did just that!!! The Suns have some serious soul searching to do. Starting with KD and Booker. Carry the hell on… – 1:15 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Most points in a Christmas Day game in NBA history:
60 – Bernard King, 1984 NY vs NJ
59 – Wilt, 1961 Philadelphia Warriors vs NY (2OT)
50 – Rick Barry, 1966 SF vs Cincinnati
50 – Luka Doncic, 2023 DAL vs PHX – 1:14 AM
Most points in a Christmas Day game in NBA history:
60 – Bernard King, 1984 NY vs NJ
59 – Wilt, 1961 Philadelphia Warriors vs NY (2OT)
50 – Rick Barry, 1966 SF vs Cincinnati
50 – Luka Doncic, 2023 DAL vs PHX – 1:14 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic finishes with 50 points and 14 assists as Mavs earn themselves a Christmas night win in Phoenix.
He had lots of help, with Dereck Lively scoring 20 points and pulling down 10 rebounds; Derrick Jones Jr. scoring 23 points; Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 18. rebounds. – 1:13 AM
Doncic finishes with 50 points and 14 assists as Mavs earn themselves a Christmas night win in Phoenix.
He had lots of help, with Dereck Lively scoring 20 points and pulling down 10 rebounds; Derrick Jones Jr. scoring 23 points; Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 18. rebounds. – 1:13 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
5% MAX🎄winner on Mavs/Suns OVER 237.5. Got up to 241.5 this afternoon but cleared most numbers with Mavs winning 128-114 behind 50 points from Luka Doncic. Will recap day in the AM. Hope you all had a great holiday! – 1:11 AM
5% MAX🎄winner on Mavs/Suns OVER 237.5. Got up to 241.5 this afternoon but cleared most numbers with Mavs winning 128-114 behind 50 points from Luka Doncic. Will recap day in the AM. Hope you all had a great holiday! – 1:11 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic finishes with 50 points and 14 rebounds as Mavs earn themselves a Christmas night win in Phoenix.
He had lots of help, with Dereck Lively scoring 20 points and pulling down 10 rebounds; Derrick Jones Jr. scoring 23 points; Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 18. rebounds. – 1:09 AM
Doncic finishes with 50 points and 14 rebounds as Mavs earn themselves a Christmas night win in Phoenix.
He had lots of help, with Dereck Lively scoring 20 points and pulling down 10 rebounds; Derrick Jones Jr. scoring 23 points; Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 18. rebounds. – 1:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 50+ PTS on Christmas Day:
Bernard King
Wilt Chamberlain
Rick Barry
And now, Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/UJuQOBy3iC – 1:09 AM
Players with 50+ PTS on Christmas Day:
Bernard King
Wilt Chamberlain
Rick Barry
And now, Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/UJuQOBy3iC – 1:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka went OFF tonight:
50 PTS (T-3rd most on Christmas)
14 AST
8 3PM
4 STL
3 BLK
12-12 FT
Greatest Christmas performance ever. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 1:09 AM
Luka went OFF tonight:
50 PTS (T-3rd most on Christmas)
14 AST
8 3PM
4 STL
3 BLK
12-12 FT
Greatest Christmas performance ever. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 1:09 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: DAL 128, PHX 114
Allen: 32-4-4, 8-17 3P
Metu: 23 Pts, 19 Reb, 9-18 FG
Booker: 20 Pts, 10 Ast, 6-14 FG
Durant: 16 Pts, 8 Reb, 7 Ast, 4-11 FG
Doncic: 50 Pts, 14 Ast, 6 Reb, 15-25 FG
Mavs outscore Suns 37-22 in 4Q – 1:09 AM
Final: DAL 128, PHX 114
Allen: 32-4-4, 8-17 3P
Metu: 23 Pts, 19 Reb, 9-18 FG
Booker: 20 Pts, 10 Ast, 6-14 FG
Durant: 16 Pts, 8 Reb, 7 Ast, 4-11 FG
Doncic: 50 Pts, 14 Ast, 6 Reb, 15-25 FG
Mavs outscore Suns 37-22 in 4Q – 1:09 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic joins Bernard King, Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only players in NBA history to have 50-point games on Christmas. (@ESPNStatsInfo) – 1:08 AM
Luka Doncic joins Bernard King, Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only players in NBA history to have 50-point games on Christmas. (@ESPNStatsInfo) – 1:08 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Aaaaand there’s the 50-ball from Luka Doncic for Christmas – 1:07 AM
Aaaaand there’s the 50-ball from Luka Doncic for Christmas – 1:07 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
This is Dallas’ 7th Christmas game. Doncic’s 48 points breaks his own Mavs Christmas scoring record of 32, which he set against the Lakers in 2022.
Doncic’s 13 assists breaks the Mavs Christmas record of 11 set by Steve Nash in 2003. – 1:01 AM
This is Dallas’ 7th Christmas game. Doncic’s 48 points breaks his own Mavs Christmas scoring record of 32, which he set against the Lakers in 2022.
Doncic’s 13 assists breaks the Mavs Christmas record of 11 set by Steve Nash in 2003. – 1:01 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
As expected Luka reached 10,000 career pts tonight. Per my research confirmed by @MavsPR/@EliasSports, he’s fastest among active players & tied for 7th fewest games in NBA history
Wilt 236
MJ 303
Baylor 315
Kareem 319
Oscar 334
Gervin 355
McAdoo 358
Luka 358
Barry 360
LeBron 368 – 12:59 AM
As expected Luka reached 10,000 career pts tonight. Per my research confirmed by @MavsPR/@EliasSports, he’s fastest among active players & tied for 7th fewest games in NBA history
Wilt 236
MJ 303
Baylor 315
Kareem 319
Oscar 334
Gervin 355
McAdoo 358
Luka 358
Barry 360
LeBron 368 – 12:59 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Some of us, not naming names, are old enough to remember Bernard King scorching the Nets for 60 points on Christmas Day of ’84.
That remains the NBA Christmas record. Doncic has 46 with 5:16 left. – 12:56 AM
Some of us, not naming names, are old enough to remember Bernard King scorching the Nets for 60 points on Christmas Day of ’84.
That remains the NBA Christmas record. Doncic has 46 with 5:16 left. – 12:56 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Never thought I’d see a white Christmas here in Phoenix but this Luka Doncic-Grayson Allen duel had other plans – 12:51 AM
Never thought I’d see a white Christmas here in Phoenix but this Luka Doncic-Grayson Allen duel had other plans – 12:51 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Doncic has played 40+ minutes five times already this month and it looks like he’s playing the rest of this one to do it a sixth time. Still looks pretty fresh. – 12:49 AM
Doncic has played 40+ minutes five times already this month and it looks like he’s playing the rest of this one to do it a sixth time. Still looks pretty fresh. – 12:49 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic 3.
Allen 3 answer. Allen with 30 (8-of-15 on 3s)
His career high? 40 at Clippers on 4-10-2019 when he was with the Jazz as a rookie.
Luka 3 again. Has 44 (8-of-14 on 3s)
His career high? 60 vs. Knicks on 12-27-2022.
#Suns up one with 9:07 left in game. Timeout Phoenix – 12:47 AM
Doncic 3.
Allen 3 answer. Allen with 30 (8-of-15 on 3s)
His career high? 40 at Clippers on 4-10-2019 when he was with the Jazz as a rookie.
Luka 3 again. Has 44 (8-of-14 on 3s)
His career high? 60 vs. Knicks on 12-27-2022.
#Suns up one with 9:07 left in game. Timeout Phoenix – 12:47 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic and Grayson Allen both have eight 3-pointers. Luka on 14 tries, Allen on 15. No shortage of entertainment on this Christmas Day finale. Mavs down 102-101 with nine minutes to go. – 12:46 AM
Luka Doncic and Grayson Allen both have eight 3-pointers. Luka on 14 tries, Allen on 15. No shortage of entertainment on this Christmas Day finale. Mavs down 102-101 with nine minutes to go. – 12:46 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic up to 44 points on 8-of-14 shooting from 3. Grayson Allen leading the Suns with 30 points on 8-of-15 shooting from 3 – 12:45 AM
Luka Doncic up to 44 points on 8-of-14 shooting from 3. Grayson Allen leading the Suns with 30 points on 8-of-15 shooting from 3 – 12:45 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A 40-point, 10-assist performance has only been done 5 times in Phoenix against the Suns for the regular season and Luka Doncic makes up 3 of those occurrences after tonight, per @Stathead.
Stephen Curry (2017) and Elgin Baylor (1968) are the other two. – 12:44 AM
A 40-point, 10-assist performance has only been done 5 times in Phoenix against the Suns for the regular season and Luka Doncic makes up 3 of those occurrences after tonight, per @Stathead.
Stephen Curry (2017) and Elgin Baylor (1968) are the other two. – 12:44 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
44 for Doncic. He’ll probably need at least 50 for Dallas to have a chance to win. – 12:44 AM
44 for Doncic. He’ll probably need at least 50 for Dallas to have a chance to win. – 12:44 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka is being doubled on basically every halfcourt possession and he’s got 41 – 12:43 AM
Luka is being doubled on basically every halfcourt possession and he’s got 41 – 12:43 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
… of course, Luka started 4th quarter without sitting in 3rd either. Again, these teams are splitting images – 12:42 AM
… of course, Luka started 4th quarter without sitting in 3rd either. Again, these teams are splitting images – 12:42 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 92, DAL 91
Metu: 19 Pts, 16 Reb, 7-15 FG
Allen: 27 Pts, 7-14 3P
Durant: 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 3-8 FG
Booker: 14 Pts, 8 Ast, 3-10 FG
Doncic: 38 Pts, 10 Ast, 12-19 FG
Suns outscore Mavs 38-27 in 3Q – 12:35 AM
End of 3Q: PHX 92, DAL 91
Metu: 19 Pts, 16 Reb, 7-15 FG
Allen: 27 Pts, 7-14 3P
Durant: 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 3-8 FG
Booker: 14 Pts, 8 Ast, 3-10 FG
Doncic: 38 Pts, 10 Ast, 12-19 FG
Suns outscore Mavs 38-27 in 3Q – 12:35 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns up 1 entering the 4th. Doncic with 38-4-10 on 19 shots. Allen up to 27. – 12:35 AM
Suns up 1 entering the 4th. Doncic with 38-4-10 on 19 shots. Allen up to 27. – 12:35 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got action in the crowd too.
A little dustup. Sure it’ll be on Twitter soon. Saw a bunch of cameras filming. #Suns up two after Luka 3. – 12:34 AM
Got action in the crowd too.
A little dustup. Sure it’ll be on Twitter soon. Saw a bunch of cameras filming. #Suns up two after Luka 3. – 12:34 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic joins exclusive club by reaching 10K career points before 25th birthday
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 12:30 AM
Luka Doncic joins exclusive club by reaching 10K career points before 25th birthday
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 12:30 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka is in the midst of an unbelievable game. But plays like that last turnover where he didn’t even move after he throws it away up top still show up too much. He could have made a difference if he’d tried to get back–and it was HIS turnover too. – 12:22 AM
Luka is in the midst of an unbelievable game. But plays like that last turnover where he didn’t even move after he throws it away up top still show up too much. He could have made a difference if he’d tried to get back–and it was HIS turnover too. – 12:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen steals lackadaisical Luka pass, beats Hardaway to the ball, hits 3.
#Suns up two with 3:37 left in 3rd.
Durant chest bumps Allen as Mavs call timeout. #Mavs – 12:21 AM
Allen steals lackadaisical Luka pass, beats Hardaway to the ball, hits 3.
#Suns up two with 3:37 left in 3rd.
Durant chest bumps Allen as Mavs call timeout. #Mavs – 12:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Okogie, Allen pass and moved their way into a Allen 3 to make the difference two.
Doncic 3 answer after Booker turnover thinking Okogie would stay in corner and Okogie cut.
#Suns down five with 4:19 left in 3rd. – 12:18 AM
Okogie, Allen pass and moved their way into a Allen 3 to make the difference two.
Doncic 3 answer after Booker turnover thinking Okogie would stay in corner and Okogie cut.
#Suns down five with 4:19 left in 3rd. – 12:18 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Another 30-point game for Doncic. That makes 13 of the last 14 games. And the one game he didn’t reach 30, he finished with 28, against the Clippers. – 12:13 AM
Another 30-point game for Doncic. That makes 13 of the last 14 games. And the one game he didn’t reach 30, he finished with 28, against the Clippers. – 12:13 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns at long last stumbled onto some good execution. Help coming off DJJ most possessions (with better closeouts after) and a lot of the attacking on the other end is going at Doncic on or off the ball. Progress. – 12:12 AM
Suns at long last stumbled onto some good execution. Help coming off DJJ most possessions (with better closeouts after) and a lot of the attacking on the other end is going at Doncic on or off the ball. Progress. – 12:12 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Booker calling teammates out for not running back with him on the Luka pick-six… – 12:02 AM
Booker calling teammates out for not running back with him on the Luka pick-six… – 12:02 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs 64-54 at half. Brilliance from Luka as he moves past 10K mark w/17 pt 1st Qtr. (24 in the half) But this was among the very best defensive halves of the season for Mavs as they hold PHX to 37.5% FG. Booker and Durant combine for only 20 pts. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:50 PM
Mavs 64-54 at half. Brilliance from Luka as he moves past 10K mark w/17 pt 1st Qtr. (24 in the half) But this was among the very best defensive halves of the season for Mavs as they hold PHX to 37.5% FG. Booker and Durant combine for only 20 pts. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mavs 64, Suns 54 H.
DAL: Luka Doncic 24 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds.
Tim Hardaway Jr. 11 points, Dereck Lively II 10 points.
PHX: Chimezie Metu 13 points, 10 rebounds off the bench, Devin Booker 11 points (3-of-9 FGs), Kevin Durant 9 points (2-of-7 FGs). #Suns #Mavs #NBAXmas – 11:47 PM
Mavs 64, Suns 54 H.
DAL: Luka Doncic 24 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds.
Tim Hardaway Jr. 11 points, Dereck Lively II 10 points.
PHX: Chimezie Metu 13 points, 10 rebounds off the bench, Devin Booker 11 points (3-of-9 FGs), Kevin Durant 9 points (2-of-7 FGs). #Suns #Mavs #NBAXmas – 11:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Halftime in Phoenix
Luka: 24 points, 8 assists
Book AND KD: 20 points, 5 assists – 11:46 PM
Halftime in Phoenix
Luka: 24 points, 8 assists
Book AND KD: 20 points, 5 assists – 11:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka at half:
24 PTS
8 AST
4 3PM
His 18th 20-point half this season, most in the NBA. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 11:43 PM
Luka at half:
24 PTS
8 AST
4 3PM
His 18th 20-point half this season, most in the NBA. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 11:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: DAL 64, PHX 54
Metu: 13 Pts, 10 Reb, 5-9 FG
Booker: 11 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-9 FG
Durant: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-7 FG
Doncic: 24 Pts, 8 Ast, 7-13 FG – 11:43 PM
Halftime: DAL 64, PHX 54
Metu: 13 Pts, 10 Reb, 5-9 FG
Booker: 11 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-9 FG
Durant: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-7 FG
Doncic: 24 Pts, 8 Ast, 7-13 FG – 11:43 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
ESPN story on Luka Doncic reaching the 10,000-point milestone in fewer games than anybody since Michael Jordan: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:26 PM
ESPN story on Luka Doncic reaching the 10,000-point milestone in fewer games than anybody since Michael Jordan: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic had some words for the Suns bench after that bucket. He’s up to 20 points in 13 minutes on 6-of-7 shooting. Suns’ 2 stars have 9 points on 3-of-11 shooting combined – 11:25 PM
Luka Doncic had some words for the Suns bench after that bucket. He’s up to 20 points in 13 minutes on 6-of-7 shooting. Suns’ 2 stars have 9 points on 3-of-11 shooting combined – 11:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Doncic is the second-fastest player in NBA history to reach:
10K points
2.5K rebounds
2.5K assists
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/XHGlknMUCM – 11:21 PM
Luka Doncic is the second-fastest player in NBA history to reach:
10K points2.5K rebounds2.5K assists(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/XHGlknMUCM – 11:21 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic (17 points, 4 assists) generated 26 points in the first quarter. The Suns scored 24. – 11:16 PM
Luka Doncic (17 points, 4 assists) generated 26 points in the first quarter. The Suns scored 24. – 11:16 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with 17 in the first quarter and the Mavericks with a 36-24 lead. Dereck Lively’s return from a four-game absence has been terrific. He’s impacting the game at both ends and has 8 points, 4 rebounds. – 11:13 PM
Luka with 17 in the first quarter and the Mavericks with a 36-24 lead. Dereck Lively’s return from a four-game absence has been terrific. He’s impacting the game at both ends and has 8 points, 4 rebounds. – 11:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic finishes the first quarter with 17 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds and Dallas leads Phoenix 36-24. – 11:12 PM
Doncic finishes the first quarter with 17 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds and Dallas leads Phoenix 36-24. – 11:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: DAL 36, PHX 24
Allen: 6 Pts, 2-5 3P
Durant: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
Booker: 2 Pts, 1-5 FG
Doncic: 17-4-3, 5-6 FG – 11:12 PM
End of 1Q: DAL 36, PHX 24
Allen: 6 Pts, 2-5 3P
Durant: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
Booker: 2 Pts, 1-5 FG
Doncic: 17-4-3, 5-6 FG – 11:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fewest games to reach 10,000 points:
236 — Wilt Chamberlain
303 — Michael Jordan
315 — Elgin Baylor
319 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
334 — Oscar Robertson
355 — George Gervin
358 — Luka Doncic
Luka is the quickest active player to reach 10K. pic.twitter.com/dpSlOAp6WF – 11:11 PM
Fewest games to reach 10,000 points:
236 — Wilt Chamberlain
303 — Michael Jordan
315 — Elgin Baylor
319 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
334 — Oscar Robertson
355 — George Gervin
358 — Luka Doncic
Luka is the quickest active player to reach 10K. pic.twitter.com/dpSlOAp6WF – 11:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
You have to come out further than normal with Luka on his 3 because he’s strong enough to launch from way out, but his passing is crazy.
He just found Lively II for a lob dribbling away from the basket from the 3 point line. #Suns down 31-19. – 11:08 PM
You have to come out further than normal with Luka on his 3 because he’s strong enough to launch from way out, but his passing is crazy.
He just found Lively II for a lob dribbling away from the basket from the 3 point line. #Suns down 31-19. – 11:08 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic eclipses 10,000 career points on Christmas vs. Suns dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:08 PM
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic eclipses 10,000 career points on Christmas vs. Suns dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka 3 from Scottsdale.
Timeout #Suns with 4:52 left in 1st. Down 21-11 as Doncic has 12 on 4-of-5 FGs (2-of-3 from 3). #Mavs – 11:01 PM
Luka 3 from Scottsdale.
Timeout #Suns with 4:52 left in 1st. Down 21-11 as Doncic has 12 on 4-of-5 FGs (2-of-3 from 3). #Mavs – 11:01 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic just got point number 10,000 on a 33-ish-foot 3-pointer with 4:52 left in the first quarter. He now has 12 for the game and 10,001 for his career. Mavericks lead 21-11. – 11:00 PM
Luka Doncic just got point number 10,000 on a 33-ish-foot 3-pointer with 4:52 left in the first quarter. He now has 12 for the game and 10,001 for his career. Mavericks lead 21-11. – 11:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
There it is, 10,000 career points for Luka Doncic, in his 358th career game. He ties the great Bob McAdoo for reaching 10K points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history.
Also Doncic is the quickest to 10K among current players. LeBron is next-fastest at 368 games. – 10:59 PM
There it is, 10,000 career points for Luka Doncic, in his 358th career game. He ties the great Bob McAdoo for reaching 10K points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history.
Also Doncic is the quickest to 10K among current players. LeBron is next-fastest at 368 games. – 10:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant put his hand up after that turnover on the 2-on-1 fast break leading to a Luka Doncic 3. He knew he needed to go up with that one – 10:59 PM
Kevin Durant put his hand up after that turnover on the 2-on-1 fast break leading to a Luka Doncic 3. He knew he needed to go up with that one – 10:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are switching Luka Doncic screens, playing gaps for a beat, then double-teaming. Mixed results on those looks so far:
-Lively dunk
-Lively bucket in the paint
-Turnover on pass to the corner
-Foul on Lively rim touch (1-of-2 FTs)
-Open Grant Williams 3 (miss) – 10:52 PM
Suns are switching Luka Doncic screens, playing gaps for a beat, then double-teaming. Mixed results on those looks so far:
-Lively dunk
-Lively bucket in the paint
-Turnover on pass to the corner
-Foul on Lively rim touch (1-of-2 FTs)
-Open Grant Williams 3 (miss) – 10:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka in his bag early.
To the rim, one-legged stepback. Has 4 points. #Suns down 10-7. – 10:50 PM
Luka in his bag early.
To the rim, one-legged stepback. Has 4 points. #Suns down 10-7. – 10:50 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns are switching on Doncic and then doubling right after. Lively has gotten two buckets at the rim off it already. – 10:47 PM
Suns are switching on Doncic and then doubling right after. Lively has gotten two buckets at the rim off it already. – 10:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic to Lively II for dunk.
Missed 3s by Allen and Gordon.
3-0 #Mavs. #Suns 0-for-3 FGs. – 10:46 PM
Doncic to Lively II for dunk.
Missed 3s by Allen and Gordon.
3-0 #Mavs. #Suns 0-for-3 FGs. – 10:46 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mavs do this soccer deal where Doncic tries to head the ball in from 12 feet after they kick it around a bit. First time I’ve seen him make it and then his heat check was a 30 footer he tossed waaaaaaay up. He swished it. Crowd was impressed. – 10:31 PM
Mavs do this soccer deal where Doncic tries to head the ball in from 12 feet after they kick it around a bit. First time I’ve seen him make it and then his heat check was a 30 footer he tossed waaaaaaay up. He swished it. Crowd was impressed. – 10:31 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks starting Jones, Hardaway, Lively, Exum and Luka. Suns going with Gordon, Durant, Eubanks, Allen and Booker. – 10:10 PM
Mavericks starting Jones, Hardaway, Lively, Exum and Luka. Suns going with Gordon, Durant, Eubanks, Allen and Booker. – 10:10 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Jones, Lively, Exum, Doncic
PHX starters: Gordon, Durant, Eubanks, Allen, Booker
9:40 tip @971TheFreak – 10:10 PM
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Jones, Lively, Exum, Doncic
PHX starters: Gordon, Durant, Eubanks, Allen, Booker
9:40 tip @971TheFreak – 10:10 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic is wearing some farm-themed Luka 2s tonight. He claims his next profession will be farming. pic.twitter.com/wBzzZTf74U – 9:37 PM
Luka Doncic is wearing some farm-themed Luka 2s tonight. He claims his next profession will be farming. pic.twitter.com/wBzzZTf74U – 9:37 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs’ planned starting lineup once Kyrie Irving returns, per Jason Kidd:
Luka Doncic
Kyrie Irving
Dante Exum
Derrick Jones Jr.
Dereck Lively II
Exum/Jones duo has +14.7 net rating in 190 minutes this season. – 9:33 PM
The Mavs’ planned starting lineup once Kyrie Irving returns, per Jason Kidd:
Luka Doncic
Kyrie Irving
Dante Exum
Derrick Jones Jr.
Dereck Lively II
Exum/Jones duo has +14.7 net rating in 190 minutes this season. – 9:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s seen double teams at the age of 13.”
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic IQ and reading double teams. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/ulxej1gwkp – 9:29 PM
“He’s seen double teams at the age of 13.”
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic IQ and reading double teams. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/ulxej1gwkp – 9:29 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: On one of the NBA’s biggest days, when its biggest stars are showcased, I asked four – Giannis, Embiid, Luka and Porziņģis – about the ups & downs of their rookie seasons, and what advice they’d give Victor Wembanyama during his. In @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/4aCDdTl – 5:00 PM
PMers: On one of the NBA’s biggest days, when its biggest stars are showcased, I asked four – Giannis, Embiid, Luka and Porziņģis – about the ups & downs of their rookie seasons, and what advice they’d give Victor Wembanyama during his. In @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/4aCDdTl – 5:00 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Lots going on tonight on PHX. Mavs and Suns really need wins. Mavs have lost 4 of 6. PHX 4 of 5 & 8 of 11. Luka 11 pts away from 10k. Durant w/23 game streak of 25+. The continued chirping between Luka and Booker. Good times. Pre at 9. Tip w/@bdameris &me st 9:40 @971TheFreak – 1:14 PM
Lots going on tonight on PHX. Mavs and Suns really need wins. Mavs have lost 4 of 6. PHX 4 of 5 & 8 of 11. Luka 11 pts away from 10k. Durant w/23 game streak of 25+. The continued chirping between Luka and Booker. Good times. Pre at 9. Tip w/@bdameris &me st 9:40 @971TheFreak – 1:14 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
If you can’t be home at least you should have a view. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Phoenix. Talk to you tonight for Mavs-Suns and the Luka 10k party. 9:40 tip @971TheFreak – 10:08 AM
If you can’t be home at least you should have a view. Merry Christmas to you and yours from Phoenix. Talk to you tonight for Mavs-Suns and the Luka 10k party. 9:40 tip @971TheFreak – 10:08 AM
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Doncic entered Monday’s contest only 11 points shy of 10,000 for his career. He hit the milestone in the first quarter and did so in fewest games of any player since Michael Jordan. He finished the outing by becoming only the fourth player in NBA history with a 50-point performance in a Christmas Day game, leading the Mavericks to a 128-114 win. “Always, when this kind [of] award comes with a win, it’s even more fun,” said Doncic, who also tallied 15 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks. “It was a tough road game, and we won. So, outside of the 10K and 50 points, we won the game. So, I’m really happy.” -via ESPN / December 26, 2023
Ball Don’t Lie: Luka gifted coaches, teammates and support staff “Mercedes EQ” electric bikes 🎁 (via @dallasmavs) pic.twitter.com/y2qr14UMJa -via Twitter @Balldontlie / December 24, 2023