What does Luka Doncic’s 60-point triple-double say about the Mavericks?

Luka Doncic produced the primary 60-20-10 triple-double in NBA historical past on Tuesday towards the New York Knicks. His 60 factors helped him surpass Dirk Nowitzki’s document for many factors by a Maverick in a single recreation. A career-high 21 rebounds capped off the league’s first 60-20 stat line. The icing on the cake was ten assists to finish his 52nd profession triple-double.

The shorthanded Knicks led by ten factors on the prime fourth. Doncic began the sport off with the new hand. However within the fourth quarter, he performed just like the destiny of humanity lay in his arms. Doncic was concerned in 16 of the Mavs’ 23 factors within the ultimate interval, together with the game-tying basket with a second to spare. A wonderfully executed “miss the free throw, get the rebound and get the two-point basket” play. Doncic didn’t lose his contact, because the Mavericks sealed the deal in extra time to get the 126-121 victory.

Doncic punching in milestone numbers has turn into a standard incidence at this level. However the undeniably large elephant that’s the lack of help he has in Dallas stays within the room. The 23-year-old scored 47% of the Mavericks’ factors within the comeback effort. His teammates’ scoring numbers are as follows; 25, 19, 11, 5, 3, 2 and 1. Though there isn’t any denying his greatness at such a younger age, Doncic doubling the second most factors by a teammate on Tuesday stands out like a sore thumb.

Doncic scored seven of the Mavs’ 11 extra time factors. Though a win is a win, that is changing into an notorious instance of a crew changing into so reliant on a single participant. With Tuesday’s win, the Mavericks have gone as much as the sixth seed within the Western Convention, however it’s extremely troublesome to think about them in the identical spot with out Doncic.

Whereas Spencer Dinwiddie and Christian Wooden are dependable, the burden they take out of Doncic’s shoulders isn’t sufficient. Potential moves that could possibly be helpful embody buying and selling Reggie Bullock to New York for Cam Reddish. Bullock has not been the most efficient for Dallas this season. In the meantime, Reddish, who’s a stable scorer has been annoyed with the dearth of minutes he’s getting in New York. Though this doesn’t present a real second scoring possibility, it offers the Mavs one other bucket-getter. As for Bullock, he returns to a well-recognized atmosphere with the Knicks, which might probably be helpful for him.

One other good commerce goal is Detroit’s Bojan Bogdanovic. Whereas Detroit has not expressed curiosity in buying and selling Bogdanovic, if the Mavs put collectively the correct commerce bundle, the rebuilding Pistons may green-light this swap. The eight-year veteran is averaging 20.9 factors per recreation whereas capturing 48.3% from the sector. Forming a tandem with him and fellow European Doncic could be an enormous enhance for Dallas.

The Mavericks are averaging 111.4 factors per recreation as a crew, and Doncic scores a 3rd of that averaging 33.6. Doncic leads the Mavericks in factors, rebounds, assists, and steals per recreation. It’s entertaining to look at as a spectator, however you cannot ignore the problems staring them within the face. They should get him assist earlier than his again offers in from carrying the franchise.