Published 14:45 IST, November 21st 2019

Luka Doncic does an NBA first by scoring 35-point triple-double in less than 25 mins

Dallas Mavericks' power forward Luka Doncic created NBA history by becoming the first player to record a 35-point triple-double in less than 25 minutes.

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Luka Doncic broke ar NBA record by becoming first player in history of competition to record a 35-point triple-double in 25 minutes or less against Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. se were also fewest minutes played to score a 30-point triple-double in NBA. Doncic is also youngest player to score consecutive 35-point triple-doubles in league. Michael Jordan, Russell Westbrook and James Harden are or players on list. He finished game with 35 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Mavericks won game with a massive 42-point margin.

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NBA: Luka Doncic posts 35-point triple-double in less than 25 points

Doncic also outscored, outrebounded and out-assisted Golden State Warriors during Q1. He posted 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. last person to do so was Allen Iverson against Chicago Bulls on February 19, 2003. Doncic was +45 for game, best +/- by any Maverick since around 2000-2001. This NBA season, Doncic is currently averaging at 29.5 points, 10.7 rebounds and 9.3 assists. On Monday, Doncic became second player under of 21 to score a 40-point triple-double after LeBron James. He also holds record for being only player in NBA to score a triple-double at Madison Square Garden along with Magic Johnson. 

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14:10 IST, November 21st 2019