On April 10th, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Mavericks scored a resounding 130-104 victory over the Hornets on the road, securing their fourth consecutive win and handing the Hornets their 60th loss of the season. In this game, Doncic exploded with 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 13 for 25 overall and 8 for 17 from beyond the arc, setting several personal records and leading the Mavericks to victory single-handedly. With this win, the Mavericks, with 11 wins in their last 12 games, are on the brink of securing a playoff spot.
Doncic came out blazing in the first quarter, shooting 7 for 12, including 5 three-pointers, for 21 points and 5 rebounds, outscoring the entire Hornets team by himself with 18 points. Thanks to Doncic’s hot start, the Mavericks dominated the first quarter with a score of 36-18, gradually widening the gap. They led by as much as 27 points throughout the game, maintaining a comfortable lead and rendering the outcome beyond doubt early on.
With 4 minutes and 30 seconds left in the game, Doncic assisted Garford for a dunk, completing his triple-double and ensuring the Mavericks maintained a lead of over 20 points. Subsequently, the Mavericks replaced their key players early, signaling the end of the game, which entered garbage time. In the end, the Mavericks triumphed over the Hornets, continuing their strong momentum.
In this game, Doncic set several personal records:
Firstly, it was his 10th career quarter with at least 20 points and 5 rebounds, making him the only player in Mavericks history to achieve this feat.
Secondly, it was his 7th time this season contributing a quarter with 20+ points, second only to Curry in the play-by-play era.
Thirdly, it was his 21st triple-double of the season, ranking third in the league behind Sabonis and Jokic.
Fourthly, it was his 77th career triple-double, tying him with Harden for 8th place on the all-time triple-double list.
Fifthly, Doncic surpassed Aguirre’s achievement in the 83-84 season to become the team’s single-season scoring leader, breaking a record that had stood for 40 years.
Sixthly, it was his 48th career triple-double with 30+ points, second only to Oscar Robertson in NBA history.
Seventhly, it was his 17th triple-double with 30+ points this season, leading the league.