The Dallas Mavericks faced a tough setback in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, falling short against the Boston Celtics with a final score of 105-98. Nevertheless, the Mavericks’ All-NBA guard Luka Doncic rose above the adversity by achieving his first NBA Finals triple-double.
This achievement not only marked a personal milestone for Doncic but also etched his name in the record books of NBA history. The 25-year-old moved into a tie for 6th all-time in playoff triple-doubles by recording his first NBA Finals triple-double. Meanwhile, this feat marked the first triple-double by a Maverick in Finals history.
With the feat, the WCF MVP joined the ranks of basketball legends such as Larry Bird, Draymond Green, and Rajon Rondo after having ten triple-doubles in his playoff career. Nevertheless, Doncic may still have a long way to go to catch up with Magic Johnson, who leads the charge with an astonishing 30 triple-doubles.
Luka Doncic Overcomes Injury Concerns to Shine in NBA Finals
Luka Doncic faced a significant challenge heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Doncic’s athleticism and skill were fully displayed despite the pain and limitations.
He had already amassed an impressive 23 points at the halfway mark, shooting 9 for 13 from the field. Doncic’s athleticism and skill were fully displayed despite the pain and limitations.
By the final buzzer, he had accumulated 32 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and four steals, with an impressive 57% field goal percentage.
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Before that, such a level of performance was not expected from him. Battling a thoracic contusion, a right knee sprain, and left ankle soreness, he was downgraded to questionable. Additionally, his absence during the open portion of the shootaround added to the uncertainty surrounding his participation.
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