Luka Doncic birthday bash: Mavericks superstar passes LeBron James on historic night

Luka Doncic shines with 30-point triple-double on birthday, leading Mavericks to victory in Toronto with impressive performance.

Luka Doncic put on a show in Toronto, delivering a 30-point triple-double to lead the Mavericks to victory after a tough loss in Cleveland the night before. This remarkable performance on his birthday solidified his place in NBA history, as he became the first player to achieve a triple-double with at least 30 points on his special day. Doncic's stellar play continues to draw comparisons to some of the all-time greats in the sport.

In the game against the Raptors, Doncic dished out 16 assists, grabbed 11 rebounds, and scored 30 points to propel Dallas to a convincing win. Despite trailing by one point at halftime, the Mavericks exploded in the third quarter, outscoring Toronto by 15 points and securing the victory to improve their record to 34-25 for the season.

This impressive performance marked Doncic's 39th career 30-point triple-double, surpassing LeBron James on the all-time list. It was also his 11th triple-double of the season and the 67th of his young career, which spans less than six seasons.

Doncic's stellar passing ability was on full display at Scotiabank Arena, earning high praise from Raptors commentator Alvin Williams, who hailed him as the best passer he has ever seen in an NBA game. With 30 assists in his last two games and eight games this season with at least 15 assists, Doncic continues to showcase his playmaking skills.

Scoring at least 30 points in 39 of his 51 games this season, Doncic leads the NBA in scoring with an average of 34.5 points per game. He is on track to become the first Mavericks player to win the scoring title, and if Dallas can secure a high playoff seed, the former Real Madrid star could be a strong contender for the MVP award.

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