Luka Doncic Scores 73 Points in a Matchup Against the Hawks
Luka was playing rookie mode on NBA 2K tonight! The Dallas superstar is going down in the basketball history books for his elite athleticism on the court; burning up some net. Therefore, in case you missed, Luka Doncic scores 73 points against the Atlanta Hawks; and put on a SHOW.
Some guys play for records. Other guys play for the win and get their names recorded in history anyway. That is how Dallas fans shall remember this night. As Doncic put his team on his back and came away with the win against the Hawks, 148-143.
Nonetheless, after the last few seconds tick down and expire in the game, the National Basketball Association is among the first to congratulate Luka; while also explaining exactly why him putting up 73 is so significant. The NBA writes,
“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.
The and-1 [brought] Luka Doncic up to 73 Points. He’s the 10th player ever to score 70+ points.”
Insanity. The man missed like only 8 shots, 1 from the field. Have yourself a night, Luka Doncic!
Luka Doncic Scores 73 Points in a Matchup Against
The Dallas Mavericks public relations team also released some interesting facts about Luka’s display of dominance tonight. MAVS PR reveals,
“With 41 points (16-21 FG) in the opening half tonight in Atlanta, Luka Dončić has set a new franchise record for points in a single half (previous: 34, Dirk Nowitzki, 2nd half, vs UTA 11/3/09).
His 41-point half is the 15th 40-point half in the past 25-plus years in NBA history.
Per Elias Sports Bureau, there have only been 3 instances of a player making 16+ FGs in a half since the 1997-98 season:
1. Kobe Bryant vs. TOR (1/22/06) – 18 FG made in H2
2. Brandon Jennings vs. GS (11/14/09) – 17 FG made in H2
3. Luka Dončić vs. ATL (1/26/24) – 16 FG made in H1dSince 1997-98 season, highest FG pct. by a player in a half (minimum 15 FG made in that half) per Elias Sports Bureau:
1. Kenneth Lofton Jr. at OKC (4/9/23), 15-for-18 (.833)
2. Brandon Jennings vs. GS (11/14/09), 17-for-21 (.810)
3. Luka Dončić vs. ATL (1/26/24), 16-for-21 (.762).”
Amazing. Moreover, ESPN’s Adam Schefter leaves basketball fans with one more interesting piece of intel. Regarding Luka, Schefter says, “Another milestone NBA game: Luka Doncic scored 73 points tonight vs. the Hawks. Doncic’s 73 matches what Wilt Chamberlain and David Thompson once each scored in an NBA game.”
By the way, according to StatMuse: “Wilt Chamberlain has put up the most points in a game, with 100 points against the Knicks on March 2, 1962.”
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