In a dazzling NBA showdown, Luka Doncic delivered a mesmerizing triple-double—45 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds—to propel the Dallas Mavericks past the Golden State Warriors, 143-133, in a game for the ages. The clash shattered the NBA record for combined three-pointers in a single game, with both teams sinking an incredible 48 treys, eclipsing the previous record of 44.
Key Stats at a Glance:
- Dallas Mavericks: 21-of-41 (51%) from three-point range
- Golden State Warriors: 27-of-54 (50%) from three-point range
- Doncic’s Performance: 16-of-23 FG, 6-of-11 3PT, 9th career 40-point triple-double
- Klay Thompson: 29 points, 7-of-11 3PT
Golden State kept the game tight, shooting a record-matching 18 three-pointers in the first half. Despite the barrage, Dallas held a slim 81-74 halftime lead. The Mavericks’ defense tightened late, setting the stage for Klay Thompson, a former Warrior, to sink the game’s record-breaking 45th three-pointer with just over four minutes left.
“It felt like nobody could miss,” Doncic said. “It was a fun, physical game with lots of makes.”
LeBron Returns; Lakers Halt Grizzlies’ Streak
Elsewhere in the league, LeBron James returned from a two-game absence to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Davis shone with 40 points and 16 rebounds, while LeBron contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Lakers snapped Memphis’ four-game winning streak, providing momentum heading into the holiday stretch.
Around the NBA:
- Celtics Triumph, Lose Porzingis: Jayson Tatum’s 28 points fueled Boston’s 112-98 win over Washington, but an early injury to Kristaps Porzingis clouded the victory.
- Knicks End Magic’s Home Dominance: Jalen Brunson’s 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns’ double-double (22 points, 22 rebounds) powered the Knicks to a 100-91 win, handing Orlando its first home loss.
- Phoenix Shines: Devin Booker (28 points) and Kevin Durant (20 points) led the Suns over Portland, 116-109.
- Wembanyama Impresses: In San Antonio, rookie Victor Wembanyama recorded 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists in the Spurs’ 106-92 loss to Minnesota.
The action-packed weekend reaffirms why the NBA remains a league of record-breaking performances and unforgettable moments.
