Mavericks: Luka Doncic has first triple-double of season in win vs. Rockets

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic secures triple-double in second half versus Rockets

Doncic showed off his footwork for the lay-in during the third quarter.

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The Rockets made a comeback, but the Mavs were up by seven after three. Doncic had seven points in the quarter to give him 27 for the game. He also produced 13 rebounds and six assists during the first 36 minutes of play.

Houston continued cutting into the lead as Luka returned with 7:43 left in the fourth and Dallas up by two. He had the passing going in the final period. See a beautiful Luka dime below.

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Doncic had five assists in the fourth to secure his first triple-double of the 2020-2021 season. The 21-year-old superstar finished with 33 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists in 38 minutes of action in the victory over the rival Houston Rockets. It was Luka’s best game of the season, despite his season-high eight turnovers. The Mavs outscored the Rockets by 29 when Doncic was on the floor.

The Dallas Mavericks head to Denver to face the Nuggets on Thursday evening. Luka Doncic will be looking to lead the team to their first winning streak of the season in the Mile High City. Fans will not want to miss it, so stay tuned.