Luka Doncic carved his name into the NBA history books propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a dominant lead against the Utah Jazz in a spectacular show of ability and power. Doncic’s first-half effort was nothing short of spectacular, as he recorded a remarkable 29-point triple-double in only 20 minutes of action. Despite the injuries to many of the important players for the Mavs, he demonstrated his leadership skills. So, he not only put up points for his team but his calmness and control over the game just shocked the fans as well as his opponents.

However, he was part of a heated moment with Kris Dunn during the match, where he faced a ridiculous call.

Doncic receives a foul despite Dunn’s instigation

Doncic’s first-half stat line of 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists is not just a tribute to his greatness, but also a historic achievement. No one had previously recorded a 25-point triple-double in the first half of an NBA game before Luka Doncic did it against the Jazz. Kris Dunn from the Utah Jazz provoked Doncic, resulting in him receiving a technical foul.

As seen in the footage above, we see Dunn talking trash to Doncic and even pointing his finger at him in his face. However, all Doncic did was just smile and laugh it off. Because by halftime, the Slovenian sensation guided his team to a 76-51 lead. However, the reason the 4x All-Star was in the spotlight is not because of the numbers he put up, but the way he achieved them.

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Throughout the first half of the game, Doncic was able to break the defense of the Jazz with ease. With his ability to maneuver past the defensive, he was the one controlling the pace of the game. This not only shows the control Doncic has over the game but also demonstrates his status as one of the league’s brightest young stars.

The Slovenian superstar surpasses Larry Bird

Luka Doncic wrote his name in the history books in the match against the Utah Jazz. He displayed the full potential of his skillset by scoring 29 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and executing 10 assists, he recorded his first-ever first-half triple-double. The achievement has propelled Doncic’s name to the ninth position of the all-time triple-double list ahead of the legendary, Larry Bird.

Bird is a 3x NBA Champion who had an unmatched charisma and dominance on the court. Due to that, he is regarded as one of the greatest players to ever set foot on the hardwood. As Doncic has surpassed Bird at the mere age of 24, his future looks very bright and he shows the caliber of going down as one of the greatest players in the NBA.

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