Luka Doncic continues ridiculous scoring binge with 51 points as Mavericks extend winning streak to six games

Luka Doncic couldn’t be stopped at this point, and the San Antonio Spurs were the latest team to learn it the hard way. He continued his ridiculously high scoring streak of 51 points when he extended to .

Doncic has now scored 50 goals three times in his last five games. becoming one of the best scoring streaks of modern timesThis 51-point, 6-rebound, 9-assist effort against the Spurs was preceded by a 50-point out against the Houston Rockets on Dec. 23 and a historic 60-point triple-double in overtime against New York. Knicks on December 27th.

“Do not know [how I’m doing this]Doncic said, “Some games will double me and some games will let me pick and roll. I just accept coverage and go from there.” ”

On Thursday, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich marveled at Doncic’s ability to control the game, ending his press conference with what appeared to be reasonable ambition.

“Fifty will be our goal,” Popovich joked.

To be fair, Doncic didn’t cross the 50-point barrier until he hit two free throws with 4.1 seconds left, so they almost did, but his stamp was in the game long before that. did. It started with a 20-point first quarter en route to a 30-point first half that did whatever he wanted against the Spurs defense. The Spurs attempted to turn him into a playmaker in the third quarter, and he recorded his six assists in the frame as the Mavericks built his 17-point lead.

At that stage of the game, Doncic appeared not to have played enough to chase another 50 points out in the fourth quarter. Instead, the Spurs made a ferocious comeback, not only keeping Doncic in the game, but giving them multiple chances to draw or lead in the final 10 seconds.

First, Jeremy Sawchan missed a possible go-ahead layup after a Tim Hardaway Jr. turnover. Then trailed him by three with 4.1 seconds remaining and nearly gave Doncic a taste of his own medicine. Tre had fouled Jones and scored the first free throw to give him two points of the game. He then deliberately missed the second and was fouled in the ensuing scrum, giving him two more free throws and a chance to tie the game. A second mistake dashed Spurs hopes.

Doncic may have wanted to rest on the bench at that point. During this six-game winning streak, he averaged 42.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 10.2 assists while shooting 58.7% from the field and shooting 46.7% from the field. is.

In the process, he made history in his last five games. First player in NBA history At least 250 points, 50 rebounds and 50 assists in five games. What’s more, he now has four career 50-point games, which rivals all other players in Mavericks franchise history combined.

Christian Wood said, “In all my seven years in the league, I haven’t seen anyone do what he can.” He’s playing like an MVP and clearly playing like one of the best players in the league. [I’m] happy for him ”

The best news for Doncic and the Mavericks is that his big night is leading to victory. The six-game win streak was the longest for the Mavs in a season and the longest streak under Doncic. In a crowded Western his conference, one straight win can make a big difference. The Mavs remain in his fourth place with a 21-16 record after getting off to a slow start.