Luka Doncic Made NBA History In Mavs-Raptors Game

Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double against the Raptors.

Dec 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

On Saturday evening, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors (in Canada) by a score of 125-118.

Luka Doncic led the way with 30 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals while shooting 9/20 from the field and 6/13 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

He also made NBA history.

Via Mavs PR: "Luka Dončić (30 pts, 13 rebs, 11 ast) recorded his second straight triple-double (79th career) at TOR, passing Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for sole possession of seventh place on the NBA’s all-time triple-doubles list."

Luka Dončić (30 pts, 13 rebs, 11 ast) recorded his second straight triple-double (79th career) at TOR, passing Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for sole possession of seventh place on the NBA’s all-time triple-doubles list. pic.twitter.com/QU4dDTk5c8

— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) December 8, 2024

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

Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd with guard Luka Doncic (77) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In addition to Doncic's back-to-back triple-doubles, the Mavs are one of the hottest teams in the NBA.

They are in the middle of a seven-game winning streak (and 9-1 over their last ten games).

THE LUKA MAGIC CONTINUES ✨

Luka's 79th career triple-double puts him past Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for 7th-most in NBA history 😤 pic.twitter.com/WEcNbEpXyO

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 8, 2024

The Mavs are now the second seed in the Western Conference with a 16-8 record in 24 games.

They are 2.5 games back of the OKC Thunder for the first seed.

On Tuesday night, the Mavs will visit the Thunder for an exciting showdown.

Via Brandon Rahbar of Daily Thunder on December 4: "Thunder are the 1 seed in the West NBA Cup.

Thunder vs Mavs in OKC.

Trip to Vegas on the line."

Thunder are the 1 seed in the West NBA Cup.

Thunder vs Mavs in OKC.

Trip to Vegas on the line.

— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) December 4, 2024

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

He is averaging 28.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 34.8% from the three-point range in 18 games.