Luka Doncic ties Larry Bird, joins Oscar Robertson with 36-15-18 game / News - Basketnews.com

Luka Doncic delivers a historic 36-point triple-double, tying with Larry Bird on the NBA's all-time list and joining Oscar Robertson as the second player with multiple 35-15-15 games.

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After welcoming his daughter Gabriela into the world, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic returned to the NBA court with a double energy against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.

Luka Doncic

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Doncic notched up 36 points with a 50% field goal percentage, accompanied by a stellar 15 rebounds, 18 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. This marked his 59th career triple-double, elevating him to a tie with Larry Bird for 9th place on the NBA's all-time leaderboard.

Luka also joined the elite company as only the second player in NBA history to achieve multiple 35-15-15 games, a feat previously accomplished only by the legendary Oscar Robertson, as reported by ESPN Stats and Info.

Despite Doncic's tremendous efforts and a historic comeback by the Mavs, the game concluded with a narrow 126-120 loss to OKC.

The Mavericks orchestrated a jaw-dropping 30-0 run in the fourth quarter, erasing a 24-point deficit and surging ahead to a 117-111 lead with just 4:18 left to play.

Luka Doncic's performance:

Dallas Mavericks' 30-0 run:

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