Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic produces 5th triple-double of season in loss to Knicks

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic produced his fifth triple-double of the young season against the New York Knicks on Nov. 14. See the highlights here.

The Dallas Mavericks traveled to Madison Square Garden for an emotional game against the New York Knicks on Nov. 14. The Knicks just picked up a win in Dallas last week but were struggling on the year. It was also a reunion game for Kristaps Porzingis.

Knicks fans made KP feel it on Thursday evening. He was booed every time he touched the ball. Knicks supporters were chanting negative things about him all night as well. It was an emotional evening.

Ultimately, the Knick sent the Mavericks back to Dallas with a 106-103 loss. Porzingis had a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds including a few highlight plays, but Luka Doncic was the star of the show for the Mavericks.

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5th triple-double

Doncic had his fifth triple-double in 11 games this season. He finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, one block, and three turnovers in 36 minutes of action. That included an impressive scoring outburst where Doncic produced 15 points in the final 3:33 of the third quarter. Fans can see that run below.

GO OFF, LUKA. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/TFzKCwiBHE
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 15, 2019

It was another outstanding showing from the 20-year-old star. Luka’s full highlight package from Thursday night can be seen here.

Luka Doncic put up 33 points 10 rebounds and 11 assists ??#MFFL pic.twitter.com/ifG4rZOP1h
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 15, 2019

More history

Luka Doncic also became the second-youngest player in NBA history to post a triple-double at Madison Square Garden. Magic Johnson holds the mark.

Fizzdale has high praise for Luka

After the game, Knicks coach David Fizzdale gave some massive props to Doncic. Fans can see his comments below courtesy of Malika Andrews.

David Fizdale has high praise for Luka Doncic after the Knicks defeated the Mavericks. “He’s going to push Dirk (Nowitzki) for the greatest european to ever play this game when it’s all said and done,” Fizdale said. Doncic finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) November 15, 2019

The Dallas Mavericks did not get the result they wanted on Thursday. Losing to the Knicks in heartbreaking fashion stinks, but all the Mavs can do is move on. They face the defending champion Toronto Raptors at home on Saturday. Hopefully, the Mavs get back in the win column.

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Luka Doncic had another masterful performance, though. The 20-year-old is truly special. Mavericks fans cannot wait to see what he can do next. Stay tuned.

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