Luka Doncic pulls a Wilt Chamberlain after 73-point game
May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Luka Doncic stole the headlines on Friday night with his huge game.
Doncic scored a career-high 73 points in his Dallas Mavericks’ 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. Doncic went an incredible 25/33 from the field, including 8/13 on threes, and he made 15/16 free throws. He added 10 rebounds and 7 assists for good measure.
After his huge accomplishment, the Mavericks had Doncic hold up a sign that had “73” on it as an homage to the famous photo of Wilt Chamberlain following the center’s legendary 100-point game.
Amazing, man. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ioqjYljBmY
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 27, 2024
The Mavs also shared some very cool facts about the performance via X. The 73 points are a franchise high for the Mavs and ties Doncic for the 4th-most points scored in a game in NBA history. This was one of just 15 70-point games in NBA history.
Most points in franchise history ✅
New career-high ✅
One of 15 70-point games in NBA history ✅
Tied-fourth-most points scored in a game in NBA history ✅
The most points scored in a game this season ✅
BUILT. DIFFERENT. @luka7doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/kGaHo20Qbi— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 27, 2024
Here are some highlights from Doncic’s performance.
HISTORIC 73-POINT NIGHT FROM LUKA DONCIC 🤯
🔥 73 PTS
🔥 25/33 FGM (75.8%)
🔥 15/16 FTM
🔥 8 3PMHe becomes the 4th player in NBA history to score 73+ points and the first ever to score 70+ on 75% or higher from the field. pic.twitter.com/Afm9cyJung
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2024