Doncic (Luka Doncic) faced the Knicks and scored 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, setting an unprecedented record that shocked the past and the present. He also led the Mavericks to stage a miraculous comeback. In the past three games, he averaged 47.3 points, 12.7 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game, leading the team to three consecutive victories. When
was interviewed on the sidelines after the game, Doncic was stunned at first that he actually scored 60 points, and even confirmed the number with reporters. Later, he also smiled and talked about his feelings, "I was almost exhausted and needed to drink some beer to relax."
Regarding the key tie-breaker at the end of the fourth quarter, Doncic said: "I think there was some luck. I knew there were about 2 seconds left on the time, so I just took it. I was really lucky today when I shot the ball after reaching the rebound. Two minutes ago we were 10 points behind, but we didn't give up and got back the difference. The last moment was really incredible."
This game was also played by former partner Bronson (Jalen). Brunson returned to Dallas for the first time after leaving. Unfortunately, he did not play and could only be a spectator on the sidelines. Doncic revealed that he and Bronson talked about the Dallas Cowboys and how to beat the Philadelphia Eagles. "He is my brother, he is a good person, and he will always be my teammate in my heart. It's a pity that I can't play against him tonight. I was looking forward to playing against him to express my respect for him."
Doncic also praised the energy shown by his teammates in the game. "We need this energy. We have recovered from the state before the New Year. Everyone plays with energy and we deserve this victory. But you also know that we can't be so lucky to grab rebounds every game."