Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks guard, unleashed a scoring spectacle on Friday, dropping an impressive 73 points against the Atlanta Hawks in a thrilling 148-143 victory at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This accomplishment placed him among the elite, becoming the 10th player in NBA history to score 70 or more points in a single game.
In an amusing turn of events, Doncic’s teammate Grant Williams managed to inject a touch of humor into the celebration, playfully diverting a bit of the spotlight away from the Slovenian sensation. Doncic’s outstanding performance included a shooting display of 25 out of 33 from the field, 8 successful three-pointers, and an impressive 15 out of 16 from the free-throw line.
Grant Williams joined the congratulatory chorus, sharing a post-game photo with Doncic and adding a lighthearted caption: “82 points right here. Congrats brother, that was special to witness it.”
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On the poignant anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death, Doncic came tantalizingly close to surpassing the late Mamba’s iconic 81-point record but fell short by just 9 points. Coincidentally, this happened to be the exact number of points Williams scored against the Hawks.
Williams’ caption quickly became the subject of playful mockery from fans, but he wasn’t the sole target of jest. Doncic’s rival, Devin Booker, who scored an impressive 62 points on the same night, also found himself on the receiving end of some good-natured ribbing.
