Luka Doncic Drops 3rd 50-Point Game In Last Five Games

He is the first player in NBA history with 250 points, 50 rebounds and 50 assists over a five-game span

With his third 50+ point game of the season tonight, Luka Doncic is now the 8th player in NBA history with three or more 50+ point games in a single season before the age of 25: – Luka Doncic (2022-2023) – LeBron James (2008-2009) – Kobe Bryant (2002-2003) – Michael Jordan (1986-1987) – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1971-1972) – Rick Barry (1966-1967) – Nate Archibald (1972-1973) – Wilt Chamberlain (1959-1960, 1960-1961)

Per ESPN, It was the third 50-point outing in the past five games for Doncic, including 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists Tuesday night in an overtime victory over the New York Knicks. He is the first player in NBA history with 250 points, 50 rebounds and 50 assists over a five-game span.

“It’s incredible,” Mavericks center Christian Wood said. “In my seven years in the league, I’ve never seen anybody do what he’s able to do. He’s on an incredible run. He’s playing like an MVP. Clearly one of the best players in the league.”