Luka Doncic Made NBA History In Mavs-Wizards Game

Luka Doncic recorded his 78th career triple-double.

Oct 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks played the Wizards in Washington, D.C.

The Mavs dominated, winning by a score of 137-101.

Luka Doncic led the way with 21 points, ten rebounds, ten assists two steals and one block while shooting 7/17 from the field in 32 minutes of playing time.

He also made NBA history.

Via Mavs PR: "Luka Dončić (21 pts, 10 rebs, 10 ast) posted his 78th career triple-double tonight at WAS, moving into a tie with Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for seventh place on the NBA’s all-time triple-doubles list.

Dončić has scored 20+ pts in 72 of his 78 triple-double performances."

Luka Dončić (21 pts, 10 rebs, 10 ast) posted his 78th career triple-double tonight at WAS, moving into a tie with Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for seventh place on the NBA’s all-time triple-doubles list.

Dončić has scored 20+ pts in 72 of his 78 triple-double performances. pic.twitter.com/MvZXhyB7dc

— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) December 6, 2024

Following Chamberlain and Harden, the next player for Doncic to pass will be his head coach Jason Kidd (107).

At just 25, Doncic has a lot of time to keep climbing the list.

Dec 5, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) defends in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Doncic is now averaging 28.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 33.9% from the three-point range in his first 17 games.

The Mavs are also one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

Via StatMuse: "Dallas Mavericks:

— Six straight wins
— Longest win streak in the NBA
— 10-1 over the last 11 games

Two games out of the 1 seed."

Dallas Mavericks:

— Six straight wins
— Longest win streak in the NBA
— 10-1 over the last 11 games

Two games out of the 1 seed. pic.twitter.com/Olw90QfOh2

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 6, 2024

They are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 15-8 record in 23 games.

Following the Wizards, the Mavs will visit the Toronto Raptors on Saturday in Canada.

Doncic is in his seventh NBA season (all with the Mavs).