NBA: Luka Doncic joins Magic Johnson as only player to post triple-double at MSG before 21

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic joined Earvin 'Magic' Johnson to record a triple-double at Madison Square Garden before turning 21. Johnson was 84 days younger than Doncic when he scored his triple-double. Though Mavericks lost to the Knicks by 3 points, Doncic's performance was impressive. Johnson scored his triple-double in 1980. 

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NBA 2019-20: Luka Doncic scores triple-double against the New York Knicks

Doncic is currently averaging at 28.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game and 1.1 steals per game. He is also has a 61.6% shooting percentage. According to NBA reports, Doncic will become the third player in NBA history to score 28 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists per game. Till now, Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook are two players who have managed to accomplish the feat. 

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