Rockets Coach Stephen Silas on Luka Doncic's 60-Point Triple-Double: 'It's Amazing'
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic added his name to the NBA's history books Tuesday night. He led the Mavericks to a 126-121 overtime victory against the New York Knicks with 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists.
Doncic joined James Harden as the only two players in league history to record a 60-point triple-double, while becoming the first to achieve the feat with 20-plus rebounds.
For Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas, Doncic's performance against the Knicks was a testament to his growth.
"It was amazing," Silas said. "He is shooting more free-throws, which is bumping his scoring up.
"It has always been his passing that separated him from everyone else. Now, he is adding the scoring to his passing, which makes him a nightmare to defend and prepare for."
Silas served as the lead assistant to former Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle during Doncic's first two seasons. A Rookie of the Year winner in 2019, Doncic has credited his development to Silas.
The Rockets will close their three-game road trip Thursday night against Doncic and the Mavericks. Tip-off is slated for 7:30 PM CT inside the American Airlines Center.
Houston fell to the Mavericks Friday night during a 112-106 loss inside the Toyota Center. Doncic scored a game-high 50 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. added a career-best 24 points.
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