Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) is held back by a Pistons official during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Detroit. ()
NBA: Luka Doncic Creates A Bit Of History As Dallas Mavericks Beat Detroit Pistons - In Pics
Luka Doncic became the first NBA player to record six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles as the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the second half and beat the Detroit Pistons 142-124 on Saturday night. Doncic finished with 39 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, eclipsing Russell Westbrook’s mark of five straight 30-point triple-doubles. He also extended his own record with a fifth straight 35-point triple-double. yrie Irving added 21 points for Dallas, which has won two in a row after a three-game losing streak. Cade Cunningham had 33 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds for the Pistons, who have lost 10 of 12. Simone Fontecchio added a career-high 27 points. Doncic had 10 more points in the third and Dallas moved out to a 144-88 lead after Michigan star Tim Hardaway Jr. hit three 3-pointers in the final 2:16 of the period — the last, a buzzer-beater.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Evan Fournier during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic brings the ball up court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit.
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Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams talks to the team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks.
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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) is defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) looks to pass during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving pumps his fist after a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) greets teammates after a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Detroit.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic attempts a layup as Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) passes the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
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