Luka Doncic's triple-double against the Wizards might be more impressive than his 70-point game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Luka Doncic has had some pretty incredible games and feats throughout his young career.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDoncic had a 70-point game in his career, but even that might not compare with what he accomplished on Friday night against the Wizards.
Why was Luka Doncic's triple-double against the Wizards so impressive?
On Friday night, the Lakers were in Washington, D.C. for a game against the Wizards, when Luka Doncic had one of the best first halves of his career.
Doncic has always been a triple-double machine, but he was able to record a triple-double in D.C. before halftime could even arrive, which is virtually unheard of.
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Through 19 minutes of playing time, he had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt was just the second time since the 1997-98 season that a player recorded a triple-double with 25+ points in the first half (via NBA), with Doncic himself being the player to do it the first time.
To finish a game with that statline would be impressive enough, yet he can still add to a career night in the second half.
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