Luka Doncic had a very special Christmas last year, a memory he and his fans will cherish forever. While playing against the Phoenix Suns, Luka Doncic scored 50 points, ultimately leading his team to win. With this game, Luka became 4th player in the history of the NBA to score 50+ points on Christmas day.
Dallas Mavericks massive win against the Phoenix Suns
The Mavericks outplayed the Phoenix Suns and won the match by 128-114. The absence of Kyrie Irving due to injury was a matter of concern for the Mavs, but Luka Doncic came as the savior and made sure that the team didn’t feel the absence of Kyrie. Grayson Allen and Devin Booker fought well but their efforts were in vain at the end.
Luka Doncic came as the savior
The absence of important players like Kyrie was a significant setback for the Mavs, but at the same time, it was an opportunity for other players to prove their worth, and Luka Doncic was the one who grabbed the opportunity and displayed a great game of skill.
Games with 50 Points • 5 Rebounds • 5 Assists:
6 — Luka Doncic
3 — Phoenix Suns Franchise pic.twitter.com/kh5KdoxXrT— StatMamba (@StatMamba) December 26, 2023
Luka scored 50 points, 15 assists, and 6 rebounds against the Suns. This was his 6th game with 50 points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists.
“I mean, great. I always said they were going to make a run and so we needed to make a run. I told the guys that we just have to stay together and that is what we did. It is a great win. I love playing in this environment. Especially away. It is fun for me. When you make a shot, the whole gym is quiet so, that is the best feeling in the world.” Luka Doncic said
"A win is a win."
Luka Doncic after dropping 50 on Christmas 🗣pic.twitter.com/n2dCE00TTq
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 26, 2023
Luka Doncic is on the list of elites
After the game, Luka got his name on the list of some of the greatest players in NBA history. He is now the 4th player to have a 50+ point game on Christmas day. Also, this was his 6th 50+ games, seems like he is going to break the record of Michael Jordan(9) and LeBron James(8) very soon. Luka Doncic has been consistently performing well in this season solidifying his name in the NBA realm. Right now he is one of the finest players in the league, doing what his team expects him to do in a very excellent way.
