Luka Doncic scored the first 60-point ‘triple-double’ in NBA history to help the Dallas Mavericks claim a 126-121 overtime win over the New York Knicks.
The 23-year-old Slovenian racked up 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, posting double figures in three key attacking metrics.
Delta 22: Lessons from the sports fiesta
SPONSOR AD
Senate suspends Buhari’s request to restructure N22.7trn CBN loans
With the Mavericks down 115-113 in the final seconds, he deliberately missed a free throw, claimed a rebound, and scored a jumper to force overtime.
Doncic is only the seventh player to record a 50-point tripe-double in the NBA, and he becomes the youngest to achieve the feat, taking the record from all-time great Wilt Chamberlain.
Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.
