On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder (Texas) in Game 6 of the second round of their playoff series.
It was a thrilling game, with the Mavs winning 117-116 and advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in the past three seasons.
All-Star forward Luka Doncic had a sensational performance, shooting 9/15 from the field and 4/6 from 3-point range with 29 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals in 45 minutes. was recorded.
He also made NBA history.
From NBA history: “Luka Doncic has recorded three consecutive triple-doubles, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to do so in the postseason.
Nikola Jokic – 4 in a row
Wilt Chamberlain – 4 in a row
Draymond Green – 3 in a row
Russell Westbrook – 3 in a row”
Luka Doncic has recorded three consecutive triple-doubles, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to record three or more in a row in the postseason.
Nikola Jokic – 4 in a row
Wilt Chamberlain – 4 in a row
Draymond Green – 3 in a row
Russell Westbrook – 3… pic.twitter.com/vuOA5hzzSt— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 19, 2024
Doncic finished the regular season averaging 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from 3-point range in 70 games.
The Mavs are the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference and will face either the Denver Nuggets or Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Nuggets and Timberwolves are currently tied 3-3 in Game 7 in Denver on Sunday night.
Doncic was the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and is in his sixth season in the league, both with Dallas.
The Mavs had a down year, missing the NBA playoffs in 2023.
