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It was yet another massive night for Luka Doncic who posted a mammoth score of 60 points with 21 rebounds and 10 assists against the New York Knicks. Doncic, who made history, was simply stupendous with his performance tonight. His contribution to the Dallas Mavericks helped them seal a 126-121 victory over Knicks. The NBA world witnessed his shooting sprees and an insane pass to his teammate that left a lot of jaws open. One fan wrote, “Bro, this is not normal”.?

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In the first quarter itself, Doncic resorted to his bag of tricks as he dribbled the ball to the basket. Eventually, Reggie Bullock, his Dallas Mavericks teammate made the shot.

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Luka Doncic shows his magic

Three New York Knicks players tried to block Doncic as he got closer to the rim. However, Doncic effortlessly yet quickly passed the ball without looking. The Knicks players were visibly confused as Reggie Bullock scored the basket.

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The NBA world lauded the Slovenian international for his quick decision-making and his agility. He walked away from the game and made history with his career-best stats.

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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

https://twitter.com/wetdorki/status/1607920194525237249?s=20&t=Qq7UEbRiHQC5QPPyEPvU2w

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https://twitter.com/Glassfacers/status/1607925276817645572?s=20&t=5cRy29lVRKhoOhSjTXWs5w

https://twitter.com/__MotsoS/status/1607939151940157442?s=20&t=qT-NKuWJeHmFJo38cIFlsQ

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Doncic also responded to his incredible performance after the game. He said, “I am tired as hell. I need a recovery beer“.

One-man army for the Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks currently sit in 7th place in the Western Conference with a 19-16 record, but many have attributed the Mavs’ success this season down to Doncic.

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Fans were also quick to note tonight that despite Doncic’s staggering 60 points, the deficit between the teams was merely 5 points. The three-time All-Star may require more support from his team as they continue their push for the playoffs.

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Earlier this year, Fox Sports’ Chris Broussard?said that the Mavericks “need to find a way to maximize the 2nd star alongside Luka”.

What did you think of Luka Doncic’s incredible night vs the Knicks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Rekha Joly is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a triple major in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore. She has published many articles on a variety of topics for sites like LiveWire, The Armchair Journal, and The Student Outpost. She learned a great deal about discipline by being a state-level swimmer. Owing to his mindset, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains her favorite player.

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