Published 14:37 IST, December 4th 2019

Luka Doncic makes history against Pelicans as he drops 33-18-5 in just 3 quarters

Luka Doncic has hit another milestone to record 33 points with five made three-pointers to help the Mavericks beat the Pelicans by 118-97 on Tuesday night

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Dallas Mavericks young star Luka Doncic has been making helines almost every week for his stellar performances this NBA season. Fresh from winning NBA Western Conference Player of Month, 20-year-old has once again hit a personal milestone when  Mavericks beat New Orleans Pelicans 118-97 on Tuesday night (Wednesday IST).

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Pelicans vs Mavericks: Luka Doncic show continues vs Pelicans

On Tuesday night (Wednesday morning IST), Luka Doncic played just 28 minutes for Dallas Mavericks against Pelicans sitting out entire Q4. He still mand to rack up insane numbers to become only player to score 33 points, 18 rebounds and five assists with five three-pointers in a n-overtime game. His tally of 18 rebounds was also highest in Doncic's young NBA career.

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Luka Doncic has progressed quite well since winning 'NBA Rookie of Year' last season and is leing march for Dallas Mavericks in Western Conference this season. Mavericks have exceeded expectations and currently lie fourth with 14 wins and six losses. Slovenian has played a major part in this upturn of fortunes. Doncic is averaging 30.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 9.4 assists this season. Doncic has alrey recorded 15 triple-doubles in his NBA career, with seven of those coming this season alone, which is a league-high.

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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and his stellar vember

 Luka Doncic's performance has alrey put him in conversation for NBA MVP award along with likes of LeBron James and James Harden.

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Luka Doncic in elite company

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11:19 IST, December 4th 2019