Published 18:00 IST, December 30th 2019
Luka Doncic goes past Michael Jordan as youngest with multiple 30-15 games in one season
NBA: Dallas Mavericks' rookie Luka Doncic once again suprasses NBA legend Michael Jordan by becoming the youngest player to post 30-15 games in 1 season.
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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic once again broke a record by Michael Jordan and became youngest player to post multiple of 30 points and 15 assists throughout an NBA season. Jordan previously held this record during 1984-85 season. Doncic broke record during Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors game on Saturday night (Sunday morning IST). Mavericks defeated Warriors 141-121. Doncic finished game with 31 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds. He was sidelined for four games this month due to an ankle sprain, yet has achieved this record.
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Earlier this month, Doncic broke Michael Jordan's record of scoring at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during consecutive games. Jordan himself has praised Luka Doncic, calling him a 'phemenal player' at a very young . Doncic is currently averaging at 29.1 points, 9.7 rebounds and 9.1 assists while shooting 47.7% from field and 33.2% from beyond arc. Doncic and Mavericks last played Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night (Monday morning IST). He finished game with 19 points after being injured at half-time.
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17:59 IST, December 30th 2019