Trae Young on defending Luka Doncic: S***, we were trying everything
Kevin Chouinard: Trae Young, on Luka Doncic’s 73-point night: “He was hot. He was going. Shit, we were trying everything. We were trying to trap him. We started off with Jalen on him … Sometimes you just have to pick your poison.”
Source: Twitter @KLChouinard
Source: Twitter @KLChouinard
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jeff Stotts @InStreetClothes
Well I’m definitely an injury analyst. I was looking through the Luka celebration pictures and found myself looking carefully to see if Derrick Jones Jr. had a cast or splint on his wrist. – 11:11 PM
Well I’m definitely an injury analyst. I was looking through the Luka celebration pictures and found myself looking carefully to see if Derrick Jones Jr. had a cast or splint on his wrist. – 11:11 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Tonight Luka Doncic raised,
His scoring avg from 33.6 to 34.6 ppg
FG% from .482 to .492
3pt% from .373 to .381
FT% from .769 to .777
May not seem like a lot but hard to move your averages that much in one night 38 games into your season. – 11:08 PM
Tonight Luka Doncic raised,
His scoring avg from 33.6 to 34.6 ppg
FG% from .482 to .492
3pt% from .373 to .381
FT% from .769 to .777
May not seem like a lot but hard to move your averages that much in one night 38 games into your season. – 11:08 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
after luka ‘s 73, i see the discourse on here has shifted to fans being displeased with defense being drowned out of the nba.
i could do one of two things:
1) sit here and argue how the players are just more efficient scorers in today’s age, developing unprecedented skill sets.… – 11:01 PM
after luka ‘s 73, i see the discourse on here has shifted to fans being displeased with defense being drowned out of the nba.
i could do one of two things:
1) sit here and argue how the players are just more efficient scorers in today’s age, developing unprecedented skill sets.… – 11:01 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I always thought that Dirk’s Game 1 of the 2011 WCF (48 Pts on 15 FGA 24-24 FT) was the greatest individual game in Mavs history and would never be touched. I was so wrong. Luka could have had 13-15 assists had his guys finished a little better, to add to 73 pts and 10 rebs – 10:42 PM
I always thought that Dirk’s Game 1 of the 2011 WCF (48 Pts on 15 FGA 24-24 FT) was the greatest individual game in Mavs history and would never be touched. I was so wrong. Luka could have had 13-15 assists had his guys finished a little better, to add to 73 pts and 10 rebs – 10:42 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
One of the great ironies of the night is how much both Luka and Trae Young have struggled vs each other. On any other night we would have been wowed by Young, especially coming off a concussion and was supposed to have a minutes restriction. But if that was a wow! What was Luka? – 10:38 PM
One of the great ironies of the night is how much both Luka and Trae Young have struggled vs each other. On any other night we would have been wowed by Young, especially coming off a concussion and was supposed to have a minutes restriction. But if that was a wow! What was Luka? – 10:38 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
What a night for Luka and D Book 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WVURJBXvqs – 10:22 PM
What a night for Luka and D Book 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WVURJBXvqs – 10:22 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
What a night for Luka and the Mavs. When they really needed it. Big applause for a great win. – 10:21 PM
What a night for Luka and the Mavs. When they really needed it. Big applause for a great win. – 10:21 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Along with tying the 4th highest scoring game in NBA history with 73 points, Luka Doncic broke:
His own Mavs record of 60.
The State Farm Arena record of 55 (Kevin Durant).
The Hawks opp record of 67 (Wilt Chamberlain in 1962).
It’s the most in a game since Kobe’s 81 in 2006. – 10:14 PM
Along with tying the 4th highest scoring game in NBA history with 73 points, Luka Doncic broke:
His own Mavs record of 60.
The State Farm Arena record of 55 (Kevin Durant).
The Hawks opp record of 67 (Wilt Chamberlain in 1962).
It’s the most in a game since Kobe’s 81 in 2006. – 10:14 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Another scoring spree in the NBA: Luka Doncic scores 73, Devin Booker scores 62 apnews.com/article/luka-d… – 10:13 PM
Another scoring spree in the NBA: Luka Doncic scores 73, Devin Booker scores 62 apnews.com/article/luka-d… – 10:13 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
NBA went from 1972-73 to 2021-22 w/o having more than ONE active player who had scored 70+ points in a game. There are currently FIVE active players w/ a 70+ pt game:
D Booker 70, 3/24/17
D Mitchell 71, 1/2/23
D Lillard 71, 2/26/23
J Embiid 70, 1/22/24
L Doncic 73, 1/26/24 – 10:10 PM
NBA went from 1972-73 to 2021-22 w/o having more than ONE active player who had scored 70+ points in a game. There are currently FIVE active players w/ a 70+ pt game:
D Booker 70, 3/24/17
D Mitchell 71, 1/2/23
D Lillard 71, 2/26/23
J Embiid 70, 1/22/24
L Doncic 73, 1/26/24 – 10:10 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Today in the NBA ..,
— Luka 73
— Book 62
— A horse named Wemby won at Gulfstream Park
Unprecedented day. – 10:10 PM
Today in the NBA ..,
— Luka 73
— Book 62
— A horse named Wemby won at Gulfstream Park
Unprecedented day. – 10:10 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Luka Doncic scored 73 points today. Allonzo Trier’s last professional game – a 0-point, 2-turnover performance for the Iowa Wolves of the G-League – came 1,098 days ago today. – 10:07 PM
Luka Doncic scored 73 points today. Allonzo Trier’s last professional game – a 0-point, 2-turnover performance for the Iowa Wolves of the G-League – came 1,098 days ago today. – 10:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Watching Luka tonight was a reminder of why Kobe’s 81 is such a sacred number in the NBA.
Defenses will do anything possible to slow you down when you’re on the pace. Doubles. Insane physicality. Everything. Those last eight points are the hardest of the night by far. – 10:07 PM
Watching Luka tonight was a reminder of why Kobe’s 81 is such a sacred number in the NBA.
Defenses will do anything possible to slow you down when you’re on the pace. Doubles. Insane physicality. Everything. Those last eight points are the hardest of the night by far. – 10:07 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young, on Luka Doncic’s 73-point night:
“He was hot. He was going. Shit, we were trying everything. We were trying to trap him. We started off with Jalen on him … Sometimes you just have to pick your poison.” pic.twitter.com/FD1kkD5TbI – 10:06 PM
Trae Young, on Luka Doncic’s 73-point night:
“He was hot. He was going. Shit, we were trying everything. We were trying to trap him. We started off with Jalen on him … Sometimes you just have to pick your poison.” pic.twitter.com/FD1kkD5TbI – 10:06 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Here are the top 15 scoring performances in NBA history, which happens to be the fifteen 70+ point games in NBA history. Tied for 4th, Luka Doncic after tonight’s 73 in a Mavs win at Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/rNTLrIw7lp – 10:04 PM
Here are the top 15 scoring performances in NBA history, which happens to be the fifteen 70+ point games in NBA history. Tied for 4th, Luka Doncic after tonight’s 73 in a Mavs win at Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/rNTLrIw7lp – 10:04 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Luka Doncic created, assisted, or scored 100 points in the Mavericks’ win over the Hawks. – 10:03 PM
Luka Doncic created, assisted, or scored 100 points in the Mavericks’ win over the Hawks. – 10:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka Doncic and Josh Green tied Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker’s record tonight for combined points from two teammates (94).
EDIT: the post-merger record. Obviously Wilt plus anyone equals 100. – 9:58 PM
Luka Doncic and Josh Green tied Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker’s record tonight for combined points from two teammates (94).
EDIT: the post-merger record. Obviously Wilt plus anyone equals 100. – 9:58 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
At least two of these three guys — Luka, Book or KAT — won’t win player of the week. Tough week. – 9:53 PM
At least two of these three guys — Luka, Book or KAT — won’t win player of the week. Tough week. – 9:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka Doncic and Josh Green tied Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker’s record tonight for combined points from two teammates (94). – 9:53 PM
Luka Doncic and Josh Green tied Kobe Bryant and Smush Parker’s record tonight for combined points from two teammates (94). – 9:53 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic’s 73-point game 🇸🇮
–4th NBA player ever to reach this mark
–1st International player to score 73
–1st European ever to record 70+ points – 9:51 PM
Luka Doncic’s 73-point game 🇸🇮
–4th NBA player ever to reach this mark
–1st International player to score 73
–1st European ever to record 70+ points – 9:51 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Luka Doncic’s 73-point game 🇸🇮
-4th NBA player ever to reach this mark
-1st International player to score 73
-1st European ever to record 70+ points – 9:50 PM
Luka Doncic’s 73-point game 🇸🇮
-4th NBA player ever to reach this mark
-1st International player to score 73
-1st European ever to record 70+ points – 9:50 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Luka Doncic ties the mark for 4th highest scoring game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/dCN4CDStl3 – 9:48 PM
Luka Doncic ties the mark for 4th highest scoring game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/dCN4CDStl3 – 9:48 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
dear anyone who watched absurd shot-making displays from luka and embiid and finds themselves *genuinely* annoyed by the state of nba defense,,,
pic.twitter.com/8rED1fAKG0 – 9:47 PM
dear anyone who watched absurd shot-making displays from luka and embiid and finds themselves *genuinely* annoyed by the state of nba defense,,,
pic.twitter.com/8rED1fAKG0 – 9:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The rough part is that between Luka’s 73 points tonight and the Suns losing the game, the brilliance of Book’s 62-point game is largely gonna get swept under the rug – 9:46 PM
The rough part is that between Luka’s 73 points tonight and the Suns losing the game, the brilliance of Book’s 62-point game is largely gonna get swept under the rug – 9:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PTS + REB + AST in a game since 2000:
93 — Joel Embiid
91 — Luka Doncic
90 — Luka Doncic
90 — Donovan Mitchell
Two of them happened this week. pic.twitter.com/OyZlfxLY2X – 9:46 PM
Most PTS + REB + AST in a game since 2000:
93 — Joel Embiid
91 — Luka Doncic
90 — Luka Doncic
90 — Donovan Mitchell
Two of them happened this week. pic.twitter.com/OyZlfxLY2X – 9:46 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Luka Dončić finishes with 73 points, tied for the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history, in Dallas’ 148-143 win at Atlanta. The only higher games were Wilt’s 100, Kobe’s 81 and Chamberlain going for 78 in a triple-OT win over the Lakers in 1961. Wilt also went for 73 in ’62. – 9:43 PM
Luka Dončić finishes with 73 points, tied for the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history, in Dallas’ 148-143 win at Atlanta. The only higher games were Wilt’s 100, Kobe’s 81 and Chamberlain going for 78 in a triple-OT win over the Lakers in 1961. Wilt also went for 73 in ’62. – 9:43 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
With Luka Doncic dropping 73, that’s FOUR games of 70+ points by a NBA player in the last 390 days. There were just 11 of those games before 2023, and 6 were by Wilt Chamberlain.
There have been as many games of 70+ points by a player since Jan. 2023 as in the previous 60 years. pic.twitter.com/Z7rKMjPIM6 – 9:43 PM
With Luka Doncic dropping 73, that’s FOUR games of 70+ points by a NBA player in the last 390 days. There were just 11 of those games before 2023, and 6 were by Wilt Chamberlain.
There have been as many games of 70+ points by a player since Jan. 2023 as in the previous 60 years. pic.twitter.com/Z7rKMjPIM6 – 9:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The only players to score 73+ points in a game in NBA history:
Wilt Chamberlain (4x)
Kobe Bryant
David Thompson
And now, Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/34JiohZd7x – 9:38 PM
The only players to score 73+ points in a game in NBA history:
Wilt Chamberlain (4x)
Kobe Bryant
David Thompson
And now, Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/34JiohZd7x – 9:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points in a game with a 90+ TS%:
73 — Luka (tonight)
56 — Harden (2017)
54 — FVV (2021)
54 — Irving (2020) pic.twitter.com/SjT6WsXj2r – 9:36 PM
Most points in a game with a 90+ TS%:
73 — Luka (tonight)
56 — Harden (2017)
54 — FVV (2021)
54 — Irving (2020) pic.twitter.com/SjT6WsXj2r – 9:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Just in the last 5 days:
Luka 73-point game
Embiid 70-point game
Book 62-point game
KAT 62-point game
Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/O7quRbjTCM – 9:36 PM
Just in the last 5 days:
Luka 73-point game
Embiid 70-point game
Book 62-point game
KAT 62-point game
Beautiful. pic.twitter.com/O7quRbjTCM – 9:36 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Luka Doncic drops 73 points in the Jordan Luka 2 pic.twitter.com/uGijKIVGfx – 9:35 PM
Luka Doncic drops 73 points in the Jordan Luka 2 pic.twitter.com/uGijKIVGfx – 9:35 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
Doncic finishes with 73 points, fourth-highest in NBA history. Wilt 100, Kobe 81 and Wilt 78. – 9:35 PM
Doncic finishes with 73 points, fourth-highest in NBA history. Wilt 100, Kobe 81 and Wilt 78. – 9:35 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Luka Doncic had an incredible 73 points in 45 minutes in a 148-143 win over the Hawks. The Mavericks will now fly back to Dallas to face the Kings tomorrow on the second night of a tough road/home back-to-back. Have to wonder how much Luka will have left in the tank. – 9:35 PM
Luka Doncic had an incredible 73 points in 45 minutes in a 148-143 win over the Hawks. The Mavericks will now fly back to Dallas to face the Kings tomorrow on the second night of a tough road/home back-to-back. Have to wonder how much Luka will have left in the tank. – 9:35 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Luke Doncic: 73 points in Mavericks win in Atlanta – just the fourth player in NBA history to reach that plateau along with Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant and David Thompson.
Tenth player in NBA history to score 70 or more; four have come in the last year. – 9:35 PM
Luke Doncic: 73 points in Mavericks win in Atlanta – just the fourth player in NBA history to reach that plateau along with Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant and David Thompson.
Tenth player in NBA history to score 70 or more; four have come in the last year. – 9:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic is the 1st player in NBA history with 70 or more points on 75+ FG%. pic.twitter.com/oxcrTXtisC – 9:35 PM
Luka Doncic is the 1st player in NBA history with 70 or more points on 75+ FG%. pic.twitter.com/oxcrTXtisC – 9:35 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Mavericks star Luka Doncic finishes with 73 points vs. the Hawks, tying Wilt Chamberlain for the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history. – 9:35 PM
Mavericks star Luka Doncic finishes with 73 points vs. the Hawks, tying Wilt Chamberlain for the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history. – 9:35 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Final: Mavs 148, Hawks 143.
Luka Doncic finishes with 73 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. – 9:35 PM
Final: Mavs 148, Hawks 143.
Luka Doncic finishes with 73 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. – 9:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka went OFF tonight:
73 PTS (career-high; Mavs record)
10 REB
7 AST
25-33 FG
8-13 3P
15-16 FT
Most points in a game since Kobe’s 81. pic.twitter.com/OvVIsVxLCz – 9:35 PM
Luka went OFF tonight:
73 PTS (career-high; Mavs record)
10 REB
7 AST
25-33 FG
8-13 3P
15-16 FT
Most points in a game since Kobe’s 81. pic.twitter.com/OvVIsVxLCz – 9:35 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Luka Doncic the first European player to score 70+ points in an NBA game.
🇺🇸 Wilt
🇺🇸 Kobe
🇺🇸 David Thompson
🇺🇸 Elgin Baylor
🇺🇸 Dame
🇺🇸 Donovan Mitchell
🇺🇸 David Robinson
🇺🇸 Booker
🇨🇲 Embiid
🇸🇮 Doncic – 9:33 PM
Luka Doncic the first European player to score 70+ points in an NBA game.
🇺🇸 Wilt
🇺🇸 Kobe
🇺🇸 David Thompson
🇺🇸 Elgin Baylor
🇺🇸 Dame
🇺🇸 Donovan Mitchell
🇺🇸 David Robinson
🇺🇸 Booker
🇨🇲 Embiid
🇸🇮 Doncic – 9:33 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Most points in a game, NBA history:
100 — Wilt Chamberlain
81 — Kobe Bryant
78 — Wilt Chamberlain
73 — Luka Doncic, tonight (with 5 seconds left)
73 — David Thompson
73 — Wilt Chamberlain
73 — Wilt Chamberlain – 9:32 PM
Most points in a game, NBA history:
100 — Wilt Chamberlain
81 — Kobe Bryant
78 — Wilt Chamberlain
73 — Luka Doncic, tonight (with 5 seconds left)
73 — David Thompson
73 — Wilt Chamberlain
73 — Wilt Chamberlain – 9:32 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
tbh i’m still thinking about this luka pass on the thj missed 3 pic.twitter.com/2G3urdOGX2 – 9:31 PM
tbh i’m still thinking about this luka pass on the thj missed 3 pic.twitter.com/2G3urdOGX2 – 9:31 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
joel embiid: *drops 70 points*
luka doncic: pic.twitter.com/WpYvDnyhC7 – 9:27 PM
joel embiid: *drops 70 points*
luka doncic: pic.twitter.com/WpYvDnyhC7 – 9:27 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic passed up a wide-open 3 while sitting at 70 points — for his 10th assist of the night, an Exum 3-pointer.
Next possession, Doncic completes a 3-point play, giving him 73 points. – 9:27 PM
Doncic passed up a wide-open 3 while sitting at 70 points — for his 10th assist of the night, an Exum 3-pointer.
Next possession, Doncic completes a 3-point play, giving him 73 points. – 9:27 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
tired: luka needs to try harder on defense on that murray play
wired: luka just dropped 70, chill, he’s gassed
inspired: LUKA PURPOSELY DIDN’T TRY ON THAT PLAY SO HE WOULD NEED TO SCORE MORE THAN 70 SUCK IT JOEL pic.twitter.com/ZcCi6ZtKom – 9:26 PM
tired: luka needs to try harder on defense on that murray play
wired: luka just dropped 70, chill, he’s gassed
inspired: LUKA PURPOSELY DIDN’T TRY ON THAT PLAY SO HE WOULD NEED TO SCORE MORE THAN 70 SUCK IT JOEL pic.twitter.com/ZcCi6ZtKom – 9:26 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Dejounte has one more FTA coming.
Mavs 137, Hawks 133, 1:39 left.
Luka Doncic has 70 points. – 9:25 PM
Dejounte has one more FTA coming.
Mavs 137, Hawks 133, 1:39 left.
Luka Doncic has 70 points. – 9:25 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Luka Doncic is on the verge of cracking this list… 👀 espn.in/nba/story/_/id… – 9:24 PM
Luka Doncic is on the verge of cracking this list… 👀 espn.in/nba/story/_/id… – 9:24 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
After fouling Dejounte on a layup attempt, Luka immediately turned to his own bench and screamed at someone. – 9:23 PM
After fouling Dejounte on a layup attempt, Luka immediately turned to his own bench and screamed at someone. – 9:23 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
70. Now even the Hawks fans are up cheering for every Doncic point. – 9:21 PM
70. Now even the Hawks fans are up cheering for every Doncic point. – 9:21 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
I refuse to believe it is a coincidence that both Devin Booker and Luka Doncic have more than 60 points each, the same night, following the game Luka had an altercation with that fan in the Booker jersey. – 9:19 PM
I refuse to believe it is a coincidence that both Devin Booker and Luka Doncic have more than 60 points each, the same night, following the game Luka had an altercation with that fan in the Booker jersey. – 9:19 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae draws a charge recovering after a switch at the rim.
Dejounte scores on a layup. Hawks down 4. – 9:18 PM
Trae draws a charge recovering after a switch at the rim.
Dejounte scores on a layup. Hawks down 4. – 9:18 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae has a +/- of plus-8 in this game.
Dejounte is at minus-22. – 9:17 PM
Trae has a +/- of plus-8 in this game.
Dejounte is at minus-22. – 9:17 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
I refuse to believe it is a coincidence that both Devin Booker and Luka Doncic have more than 60 points each, the same night, following the game Luka had a fan in a Booker jersey ejected. – 9:17 PM
I refuse to believe it is a coincidence that both Devin Booker and Luka Doncic have more than 60 points each, the same night, following the game Luka had a fan in a Booker jersey ejected. – 9:17 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
A colleague texted at halftime, asked me how many points I thought Doncic would end up with. I responded 75, but was kind of kidding. – 9:12 PM
A colleague texted at halftime, asked me how many points I thought Doncic would end up with. I responded 75, but was kind of kidding. – 9:12 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
luka, respectfully, gtfoh with that roller pass to lively
what are you – 9:12 PM
luka, respectfully, gtfoh with that roller pass to lively
what are you – 9:12 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka got a generous continuation call about a quarter ago.
Dejounte has a similar play ruled not a continuation.
Garrison Mathews has been up chewing on a ref ever since, and he just got a tech. – 9:09 PM
Luka got a generous continuation call about a quarter ago.
Dejounte has a similar play ruled not a continuation.
Garrison Mathews has been up chewing on a ref ever since, and he just got a tech. – 9:09 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
With Luka scoring 65 so far tonight, there have been four instances of a player scoring at least 62 points in the NBA this season already.
That’s the most since 1962-63, when it happened six times. All by Wilt, of course. – 9:07 PM
With Luka scoring 65 so far tonight, there have been four instances of a player scoring at least 62 points in the NBA this season already.
That’s the most since 1962-63, when it happened six times. All by Wilt, of course. – 9:07 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Ummm…. Think the Hawks regret trading Luka to Dallas? 65 points?! Scoring in the NBA today is on another level – 9:06 PM
Ummm…. Think the Hawks regret trading Luka to Dallas? 65 points?! Scoring in the NBA today is on another level – 9:06 PM
Yu Fu @YuFuTroy
65pts for Luka, still 10 mins left in the game🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/kqhalAq3fx – 9:00 PM
65pts for Luka, still 10 mins left in the game🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/kqhalAq3fx – 9:00 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Luka started the 4th with 57 points and is still seeing single coverage. He now has 65. – 8:58 PM
Luka started the 4th with 57 points and is still seeing single coverage. He now has 65. – 8:58 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Guys… Luka has 65 points with more than 10 mins left in the 4th quarter
Game on NBA TV – 8:58 PM
Guys… Luka has 65 points with more than 10 mins left in the 4th quarter
Game on NBA TV – 8:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
63 points for Doncic, breaking his own franchise record.
And there’s STILL 10:23 LEFT IN THE GAME. – 8:57 PM
63 points for Doncic, breaking his own franchise record.
And there’s STILL 10:23 LEFT IN THE GAME. – 8:57 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LUKA HAS 65 WITH 10:23 REMAINING
KOBE IS IN PLAY. I REPEAT, KOBE IS IN PLAY! – 8:57 PM
LUKA HAS 65 WITH 10:23 REMAINING
KOBE IS IN PLAY. I REPEAT, KOBE IS IN PLAY! – 8:57 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Luka Doncic just surpassed his career high with that 3-pointer then hit a pull up jumper over Jalen Johnson’s valiant defensive effot. That man has a career-high 65 points with 10:23 left in the game. – 8:57 PM
Luka Doncic just surpassed his career high with that 3-pointer then hit a pull up jumper over Jalen Johnson’s valiant defensive effot. That man has a career-high 65 points with 10:23 left in the game. – 8:57 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
…Aaaaand 63 for Luka Dončić, a minute into the fourth quarter in Atlanta, to set a new Mavericks single-game scoring record. – 8:57 PM
…Aaaaand 63 for Luka Dončić, a minute into the fourth quarter in Atlanta, to set a new Mavericks single-game scoring record. – 8:57 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Two players have never scored 70 on the same day in NBA history.
Booker and Doncic both have a real shot. – 8:54 PM
Two players have never scored 70 on the same day in NBA history.
Booker and Doncic both have a real shot. – 8:54 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka Doncic is +14 in a game in which he has played 32+ of 36 minutes. Mavs lead by 6.
Hawks have done well in the non-Luka minutes, which has kept them close. – 8:52 PM
Luka Doncic is +14 in a game in which he has played 32+ of 36 minutes. Mavs lead by 6.
Hawks have done well in the non-Luka minutes, which has kept them close. – 8:52 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka has 57 late in the third. The Dallas record is 60, held by … Luka. – 8:48 PM
Luka has 57 late in the third. The Dallas record is 60, held by … Luka. – 8:48 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Luka 55, Booker 48. End of three. Think both are looking to go for 81 or more on the day Kobe died? Of course, they are. – 8:46 PM
Luka 55, Booker 48. End of three. Think both are looking to go for 81 or more on the day Kobe died? Of course, they are. – 8:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 50-point games before turning 25:
13 — Wilt
9 — MJ
8 — LeBron / Kareem
7 — Luka
Luka turns 25 at the end of February. pic.twitter.com/ROP3sRmNNz – 8:43 PM
Most 50-point games before turning 25:
13 — Wilt
9 — MJ
8 — LeBron / Kareem
7 — Luka
Luka turns 25 at the end of February. pic.twitter.com/ROP3sRmNNz – 8:43 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
With 53 points, Doncic has tied his franchise single-game record for a regulation-length game, which he set vs. Detroit Jan. 30, 2023.
Doncic’s career high, and the Mavs’ single-game record, is 60 points, that was set in an overtime game against the Knicks. – 8:41 PM
With 53 points, Doncic has tied his franchise single-game record for a regulation-length game, which he set vs. Detroit Jan. 30, 2023.
Doncic’s career high, and the Mavs’ single-game record, is 60 points, that was set in an overtime game against the Knicks. – 8:41 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
That’s 51 points for Doncic. It’s the seventh 50+ point game of his career and second of this season, along with the 50 he scored on Christmas night in Phoenix. – 8:35 PM
That’s 51 points for Doncic. It’s the seventh 50+ point game of his career and second of this season, along with the 50 he scored on Christmas night in Phoenix. – 8:35 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Players to score 40 or more points in a half since 96-97. Left side first half, including Luka Doncic with 41 tonight in Atlanta. Second half is on the right pic.twitter.com/TA5UkxAdho – 8:28 PM
Players to score 40 or more points in a half since 96-97. Left side first half, including Luka Doncic with 41 tonight in Atlanta. Second half is on the right pic.twitter.com/TA5UkxAdho – 8:28 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
On Wednesday, Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic can be Picasso, but sometimes he doesn’t have enough paint.
Luka went to Sherwin Williams and dropped a few stacks for today. – 8:18 PM
On Wednesday, Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic can be Picasso, but sometimes he doesn’t have enough paint.
Luka went to Sherwin Williams and dropped a few stacks for today. – 8:18 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I told @mfollowill at shootaround this morning, I thought Luka would go off tonight given everything that’s happened this week. He’s just way too competitive and has too much of an “I’ll show you” gene. I did NOT see THIS. – 8:16 PM
I told @mfollowill at shootaround this morning, I thought Luka would go off tonight given everything that’s happened this week. He’s just way too competitive and has too much of an “I’ll show you” gene. I did NOT see THIS. – 8:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka at halftime:
41 PTS
16-21 FG
5-8 3P
Most points in a half by a Maverick in franchise history. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 8:16 PM
Luka at halftime:
41 PTS
16-21 FG
5-8 3P
Most points in a half by a Maverick in franchise history. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 8:16 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka Doncic’s 41-point first half tonight …
– ties the third-most points in a first half in the last 25 seasons …
… BUT IS ONLY THE SECOND-MOST IN A FIRST HALF THIS WEEK.
(KAT had 44 on Monday.) – 8:12 PM
Luka Doncic’s 41-point first half tonight …
– ties the third-most points in a first half in the last 25 seasons …
… BUT IS ONLY THE SECOND-MOST IN A FIRST HALF THIS WEEK.
(KAT had 44 on Monday.) – 8:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka Doncic has 41 points at halftime of a tie game.
Devin Book has 37 points at halftime of a game the Suns lead by 10.
These are not complete and utter blowouts. They’re gonna try to keep scoring. We really might get two 70’s tonight. – 8:11 PM
Luka Doncic has 41 points at halftime of a tie game.
Devin Book has 37 points at halftime of a game the Suns lead by 10.
These are not complete and utter blowouts. They’re gonna try to keep scoring. We really might get two 70’s tonight. – 8:11 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Booker with 37 at halftime. But Doncic says hold my beer with 41. – 8:10 PM
Booker with 37 at halftime. But Doncic says hold my beer with 41. – 8:10 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Devin Booker has 37 at the half and he’s not the leading first-half scorer because Luka has 41. – 8:09 PM
Devin Booker has 37 at the half and he’s not the leading first-half scorer because Luka has 41. – 8:09 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points and the score is tied at 66.
Doncic owns the franchise record with 60 points, which certainly is in danger tonight. Have to think this is a franchise record for one half, but checking on that. – 8:07 PM
Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points and the score is tied at 66.
Doncic owns the franchise record with 60 points, which certainly is in danger tonight. Have to think this is a franchise record for one half, but checking on that. – 8:07 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points
Hawks and Mavs are tied at 66-66. – 8:06 PM
Luka Doncic finishes the first half with 41 points
Hawks and Mavs are tied at 66-66. – 8:06 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
luka doncic is playing like he gives ALL the damns tonight pic.twitter.com/3oVH0gN2TT – 8:02 PM
luka doncic is playing like he gives ALL the damns tonight pic.twitter.com/3oVH0gN2TT – 8:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic has 37 points on 15 of 20 shooting. I’d say it’s unreal, but this is Doncic we’re talking about. – 8:01 PM
Doncic has 37 points on 15 of 20 shooting. I’d say it’s unreal, but this is Doncic we’re talking about. – 8:01 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka has 37. Book has 31. Not even halftime yet in either game. – 8:01 PM
Luka has 37. Book has 31. Not even halftime yet in either game. – 8:01 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Fans in section next to us were chanting something about “treadmill” when Doncic was on the line. Wonder why? Not exactly effective chanting when the guy has 34 points in 19 minutes. – 7:59 PM
Fans in section next to us were chanting something about “treadmill” when Doncic was on the line. Wonder why? Not exactly effective chanting when the guy has 34 points in 19 minutes. – 7:59 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Four-plus minutes left in the second quarter in Atlanta…and Luka’s already got a 30-piece. 👀 – 7:55 PM
Four-plus minutes left in the second quarter in Atlanta…and Luka’s already got a 30-piece. 👀 – 7:55 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Luka Doncic has 25 points.
We have played 15 minutes of basketball. – 7:43 PM
Luka Doncic has 25 points.
We have played 15 minutes of basketball. – 7:43 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks let Luka score 18 in 1Q and won the quarter.
Kyrie Irving is missed. – 7:39 PM
Hawks let Luka score 18 in 1Q and won the quarter.
Kyrie Irving is missed. – 7:39 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
1Q: Hawks 31, Mavs 27
Hawks finished the first on a 17-5 run.
Jalen Johnson 9p to lead the Hawks in scoring.
Trae Young has 7p
Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 18. – 7:38 PM
1Q: Hawks 31, Mavs 27
Hawks finished the first on a 17-5 run.
Jalen Johnson 9p to lead the Hawks in scoring.
Trae Young has 7p
Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 18. – 7:38 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Good challenge obviously in the sense that it kept Doncic from getting his second foul.
Next possession, Doncic scores again and is up to 18 points. – 7:31 PM
Good challenge obviously in the sense that it kept Doncic from getting his second foul.
Next possession, Doncic scores again and is up to 18 points. – 7:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic (13) and Green (7) have accounted for 20 of Dallas’ 22 points. – 7:24 PM
Doncic (13) and Green (7) have accounted for 20 of Dallas’ 22 points. – 7:24 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks starters
F 41 Saddiq Bey 6-8 215
F 1 Jalen Johnson 6-8 220
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-4 180
G 11 Trae Young 6-1 180 – 6:43 PM
Hawks starters
F 41 Saddiq Bey 6-8 215
F 1 Jalen Johnson 6-8 220
C 15 Clint Capela 6-10 240
G 5 Dejounte Murray 6-4 180
G 11 Trae Young 6-1 180 – 6:43 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Lively, Green, Doncic
ATL starters: Bey, Johnson, Capela, Murray, Young
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:39 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Lively, Green, Doncic
ATL starters: Bey, Johnson, Capela, Murray, Young
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:39 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Trae Young cleared to return to Hawks, is available to play Friday night vs. the Mavericks
nbcsports.com/nba/news/trae-… – 6:25 PM
Trae Young cleared to return to Hawks, is available to play Friday night vs. the Mavericks
nbcsports.com/nba/news/trae-… – 6:25 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Updates:
Clint Capela (left calf contusion) is available.
Wesley Matthews (right calf strain) is available.
Trae Young (NBA concussion policy) is available.
Bruno Fernando (left lower back spasms) is out. – 5:00 PM
Updates:
Clint Capela (left calf contusion) is available.
Wesley Matthews (right calf strain) is available.
Trae Young (NBA concussion policy) is available.
Bruno Fernando (left lower back spasms) is out. – 5:00 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Hawks say Trae Young, who was diagnosed with a concussion on Jan. 20, has completed the NBA-mandated Return-to-Participation process and has cleared concussion protocol. He is available to play in tonight’s game vs. Dallas. – 4:59 PM
Hawks say Trae Young, who was diagnosed with a concussion on Jan. 20, has completed the NBA-mandated Return-to-Participation process and has cleared concussion protocol. He is available to play in tonight’s game vs. Dallas. – 4:59 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Trae Young has been cleared to play tonight. pic.twitter.com/BhsKnnWg7u – 4:51 PM
Trae Young has been cleared to play tonight. pic.twitter.com/BhsKnnWg7u – 4:51 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
For Mavs at Hawks – Kyrie Irving (R thumb sprain), Dwight Powell (L corneal abrasion), and Maxi Kleber (R small toe dislocation) are out. Hawks have several players listed as questionable, notably Trae Young and Clint Capela. We’ll find out their status at approx 5:15 ET. – 4:37 PM
For Mavs at Hawks – Kyrie Irving (R thumb sprain), Dwight Powell (L corneal abrasion), and Maxi Kleber (R small toe dislocation) are out. Hawks have several players listed as questionable, notably Trae Young and Clint Capela. We’ll find out their status at approx 5:15 ET. – 4:37 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving out vs. Hawks; Trae Young questionable dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:36 PM
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving out vs. Hawks; Trae Young questionable dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:36 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
My best guess at east all-star reserves:
Jaylen Brown
Donovan Mitchell
Jalen Brunson
Tyrese Maxey
Jimmy Butler
Bam Adebayo
One of Kristaps Porzingis, Scottie Barnes, Julius Randle
Next up injury replacement: Trae Young, Derrick White, DeMar DeRozan…am I forgetting anyone? – 12:44 PM
My best guess at east all-star reserves:
Jaylen Brown
Donovan Mitchell
Jalen Brunson
Tyrese Maxey
Jimmy Butler
Bam Adebayo
One of Kristaps Porzingis, Scottie Barnes, Julius Randle
Next up injury replacement: Trae Young, Derrick White, DeMar DeRozan…am I forgetting anyone? – 12:44 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
when Luka was ejected from a FIBA world cup game last summer, i wrote about how drawing contact has increasingly become an extension of his style of play. but because he can’t control whistles like he can so much else, it’s hurting him: theathletic.com/4842355/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/p8FzRQko0Z – 12:36 PM
when Luka was ejected from a FIBA world cup game last summer, i wrote about how drawing contact has increasingly become an extension of his style of play. but because he can’t control whistles like he can so much else, it’s hurting him: theathletic.com/4842355/2023/0… pic.twitter.com/p8FzRQko0Z – 12:36 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
NBA All-Stars if only the player votes counted:
West
– Jokic, James, Durant, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic
– Curry, Edwards, Leonard, Davis, Booker, George, Fox
East
– G. Antetokounmpo, Embiid, Tatum, Haliburton, Maxey
– Brunson, Banchero, Lillard, Adebayo, Mitchell, Young, Brown – 9:43 AM
NBA All-Stars if only the player votes counted:
West
– Jokic, James, Durant, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic
– Curry, Edwards, Leonard, Davis, Booker, George, Fox
East
– G. Antetokounmpo, Embiid, Tatum, Haliburton, Maxey
– Brunson, Banchero, Lillard, Adebayo, Mitchell, Young, Brown – 9:43 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘When I’m wrong, I admit it’: Luka Doncic addresses incident with Suns fan in Mavericks loss (w/videos) #Suns #MFFL #Mavs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:06 AM
‘When I’m wrong, I admit it’: Luka Doncic addresses incident with Suns fan in Mavericks loss (w/videos) #Suns #MFFL #Mavs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:06 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry isn’t starting the All-Star game. He will still very likely make it as a reserve. But it’s Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starting in the backcourt. Curry: “Those two guys are playing amazing and deserve it.” – 1:56 AM
Steph Curry isn’t starting the All-Star game. He will still very likely make it as a reserve. But it’s Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starting in the backcourt. Curry: “Those two guys are playing amazing and deserve it.” – 1:56 AM
More on this storyline
Todd Whitehead: This week, Karl-Anthony Towns, Luka Doncic, and Devin Booker became the 7th, 8th, and 9th players in NBA history to score 60+ points in multiple games. -via Twitter @CrumpledJumper / January 26, 2024
Dallas Mavericks: Amazing, man. #MFFL -via Twitter @dallasmavs / January 26, 2024
Tim Reynolds: And there it is: Luka Doncic and Devin Booker have both scored 60 points tonight. It’s the fifth time two players have scored 60 on the same day in NBA history — and the second time this week. -via Twitter @ByTimReynolds / January 26, 2024
Kevin Chouinard: Trae Young will be on a minutes restriction, per Quin Snyder. -via Twitter @KLChouinard / January 26, 2024
Atlanta Hawks: An @emoryhealthcare injury update: Trae Young, who was diagnosed with a concussion on Jan. 20, has completed the NBA-mandated Return-to-Participation process and has cleared concussion protocol. He is available to play in tonight’s game vs. Dallas. -via Twitter @ATLHawks / January 26, 2024
Kevin Chouinard: Injury report: Trae Young and Clint Capela are questionable -via Twitter @KLChouinard / January 25, 2024