Los Angeles (AFP)
Luka Doncic, after an 18th straight game with at least 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, tied the NBA record set by legend Michael Jordan in 1989, Saturday in Dallas' overwhelming victory over New Orleans 130 -84.
It's just over a year since the Slovenian prodigy played in the North American League and is already in the history books. Designated best rookie of last season, it rivals now with the very big stars of the game such as LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis or James Harden, all candidates for the title of MVP.
In addition to this record that he will have the opportunity to beat Sunday at the reception of Sacramento, Doncic has already adopted the one of the greatest number of triples-doubles managed by a player under 21 years. Before celebrating his birthday on February 28, he is fifteen, much more than Magic Johnson and LeBron James, who had achieved "only" seven and five before their majority.
Against the Pelicans, the leader was "contented" to score 28 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds in 26 minutes to largely contribute to the fifth consecutive success of the Mavericks, the 10 of the last 11 games. What has not happened to them since the 2010-2011 season, that of their only NBA title.
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