Basketball: Second Youngest player to score 40-points triple-double after LeBron James

Monday clash
between Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs saw the youngest player score a
40-point triple-double.

Slovenian
Luka Doncic became the second youngest player to score the triple-double points
as the Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs.

BBC Sports
report that, the 20-year-old records a history in his career following the high
42 points in the 117-110 Monday win, after LeBron James, who achieved the
40-point triple-double feat at a younger age than him.

“Doncic
can do anything he wants on a basketball court. He’s having just one of those
magical runs right now,” said Rick Carlisle, the Dallas Mavericks coach.

Luka Doncic scores against the San Antonio Spurs. Image|Reuters

The coach
adds, “It’s a phenomenal thing to watch. It’s a phenomenal thing to be a
part of. His team-mates, we’re all just kind of along for the ride.”

Meanwhile,
James Harden scored 36 points as the Houston Rockets extended their winning
streak to eight games by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108.

Giannis
Antetokounmpo finished with a 33-point haul as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Chicago
Bulls 115-101.

The Boston
Celtics remain on top of the Eastern Conference table after a 99-85 win over
the Phoenix Suns.

Source: BBCSports