SUMMARY
- The Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 124-142 recently.
- Luka Doncic made 39 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Luka Doncic has proven to be the face of the Dallas Mavericks franchise in the last few years. The Slovenian superstar has what it takes to be an NBA All-Time great and his records speak at length in support of that.
Although the Mavs have struggled to win games consistently even with Kyrie and Luka on the same team, they are still one of the contenders to make it to the postseason. Both Luka and Kyrie are expected to show up when it matters in the playoffs as well.
Luka Doncic becomes the ONLY player in NBA history to have 6 consecutive 30+ point triple-double games 🙌 pic.twitter.com/kF3Mao9oE5
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) March 10, 2024
Doncic recently played against the Detroit Pistons and led the Mavs to yet another solid win. The Texas-based franchise won the game 124-142. Luka put up 39 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds as well. It marked 6 consecutive triple-doubles for the superstar, and he becomes the only player in NBA history to boast the feat.
He beats Russell Westbrook (6) and the legendary Oscar Robertson (4) with his latest performance. The young star seems to be only getting better with age, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the big stages for his team.
Luka Doncic’s teammate heaps praise on the Mavs star
After the game, Daniel Gafford expressed admiration for his Mavs teammate. He said, “It’s been amazing. Learning day in and day out his game and just where I need to be and how I need to get him his shots…I’m learning as I’m going, I’m still young…Being able to witness greatness night in and night out.”
Daniel Gafford on playing with Luka Doncic:
“It’s been amazing. Learning day in and day out his game and just where I need to be and how I need to get him his shots…I’m learning as I’m going, I’m still young…Being able to witness greatness night in and night out.” pic.twitter.com/RG78JJHKkB
— Noah Weber (@noahweber00) March 10, 2024
Gafford joined the Mavs earlier this year and made a start against the Pistons alongside Luka. His comments come after Chandler Parsons claimed that playing with Luka was “exhausting” for a surprising reason. However, Gafford claims that he aims to learn from the leader of the team, and a player who just proves to be on another level at times.
Luka Doncic makes a wholesome gesture at Mavericks vs Pistons
Even off the court, Doncic makes sure that he leaves a lasting impression on the world. The player has melted hearts in the past with his wholesome actions, and it wasn’t any different recently as well.
This young fan’s reaction as Luka Doncic signed his jersey was so beautiful 🫶pic.twitter.com/wEej65JWNz
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 10, 2024
Man of the people.
— Witty (@WittyCollector) March 10, 2024
Even during a timeout, Doncic signed a young fan’s jersey. The young boy’s reaction to the gesture was the best of it all. A user on X summed it up the best, claiming Luka was a “Man of the people.”
His name seems to be on everyone’s lips in the last few months and with good reason. Fans will be eager to see how his career fares in the coming years.
