On Tuesday night, we witnessed one of the greatest regular season performances of all time. While leading the Dallas Mavericks to mount an improbable comeback, Luka Doncic recorded career-highs in several stats.
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Helping the Mavs grab a one-of-a-kind 126-121 OT victory over the New York Knicks, the Slovenian prodigy put up 60 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists.
HISTORIC 🤯
Luka Doncic becomes the first player EVER to have a 60-20-10 game 👏 pic.twitter.com/bObpP1THNL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 28, 2022
Luka, who was visibly tired after scoring 25 points in the 4th period and overtime, honestly stated that he needed a recovery beer after playing 47 minutes of tiring basketball.
In the postgame interview, the 3-time All-Star said:
“I’m tired as hell. I need a recovery beer.”
Luka Doncic. A man of the people. #MFFL | @dallasmavs on @BallySportsSW 📺 pic.twitter.com/dAuhESamk4
— Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) December 28, 2022
Also Read: Skip Bayless Shockingly Rates the Mavs MVP’s 60/21/10 Unreal Performance an 8
Michelob Ultra sends beers for Luka Doncic
Luka broke the internet. “Luka Doncic beer” was trending as soon as the postgame interview got over.
Many beer companies quickly used Doncic’s words as a genius marketing plan. One of them being “Lasko”, a Slovenian beer company, who released its new “recovery edition”.
Last night, after dropping a 60/21/10 triple-double, Luka Doncic said he needed “a recovery beer.”
By midday today, Slovenian beer company Laško released their new “Recovery Edition.” pic.twitter.com/o5plhhdQwZ
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) December 28, 2022
However, Michelob ULTRA took things a step ahead by sending Luka ample crates of beer.
When @luka7doncic says he needs a recovery beer, there’s only one thing to ask. How many? https://t.co/OzoOB3F4Cy
— Michelob ULTRA (@MichelobULTRA) December 28, 2022
Goes without saying, a smart marketing move made by the American beer company.
Can Luka win the 2023 MVP honors?
Luka was top 5 in the MVP Ladder until a few weeks back. The 6-foot-7 guard stumbled down a few positions and is now #7 in the latest MVP Ladder.
However, after helping the Mavs go on a 4-game win streak while averaging 41.8 points, 9.8 assists, and 11.8 rebounds this past week, Doncic will definitely be going up a few spots in the next MVP Ladder.
Currently, the European superstar has been averaging 33.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. With the Mavs on the rise in the West, Luka’s chances of winning the 2023 Michael Jordan Trophy will increase accordingly.
A few Luka statlines from this season:
60 PTS | 21 REB | 10 AST
50 PTS | 8 REB | 10 AST
42 PTS | 8 REB | 9 AST
42 PTS | 13 REB | 10 AST
41 PTS | 12 REB | 12 AST
41 PTS | 11 REB | 14 ASTHe still has 47 games left. pic.twitter.com/UEnIA3Tu5H
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 28, 2022
Also Read: Kevin Garnett, Mark Cuban & NBA Fraternity Is In Disbelief Over Mavericks Star’s 60-21-10 Statline
