NBA Round-up: Better than Nowitzki – Luka Doncic scores an incredible 73 points
The NBA is going crazy (once again): Just a few days after Philadelphia star Joel Embiid scored 70 points, he was surpassed by Luka Doncic. The Slovenian basketball star scored an incredible 73 points in his Dallas Mavericks’ 148:143 win against the Atlanta Hawks.
10 rebounds and 7 assists round off Luka Doncic’s incredible performance. No one has ever scored more points in a game for the Dallas Mavericks. German NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki “only” scored 53 points against the Houston Rockets in December 2004.
Overall, only two players in the NBA have scored more points than Doncic against the Atlanta Hawks: record holder Wilt Chamberlain (100 and 78 points) and Kobe Bryant (81). “These are special names,” said the Slovenian, who was celebrated extensively by his teammates after the final siren: “It’s unbelievable.”
“He’s our match plan,” his coach Jason Kidd eagerly showered him with roses. His opponent Trae Young – the Hawks’ best shooter with 30 points – added: “We tried everything. We tried to trap him.”
Measures that had no effect. The 24-year-old already had 41 points at halftime. Overall, he made 15 of 16 free throws, had a success rate of 75.8 percent (25 of 33) on his field throws and made eight three-pointers.
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Triple-double for Harden
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers are riding a real wave of success. The California franchise won 127:107 at the Toronto Raptors. The Clippers are currently in third place in the Western Conference with a 29:14 record.
Veteran star James Harden was the Clippers’ best scorer with 22 points. He also recorded the 75th triple-double of his NBA career with 10 rebounds and 13 assists. His coach Tyronn Lue was thrilled: “James was great. He makes sure everyone is happy.”
Dennis Schröder had 13 points, 4 rebounds and 5 points for the Raptors. His good friend Daniel Theis scored 6 points for the Clippers.
Zum Match-Center: Toronto Raptors vs. LA Clippers
Setback for Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic suffered a very narrow defeat at the Memphis Grizzlies. In crunch time, Orlando reduced the deficit to 88:99, with 28 seconds left Franz Wagner (18 points) made two free throws to make the final score 106:107.
His brother Moritz Wagner had 12 points, and the best scorer for the Magic was Paolo Banchero with 27 points.
In the last five games, the Florida franchise suffered four defeats and slipped to eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
Zum Match-Center: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic
further results
Charlotte Hornets 104:138 Houston Rockets
Indiana Pacers 133:131 Phoenix Suns
Milwaukee Bucks 100:112 Cleveland Cavaliers
New Orleans Pelicans 83:107 Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs 116:100 Portland Trail Blazers
2024-01-27 06:53:59
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