Luka Doncic records staggering stat line last registered by Magic Johnson over 40 years ago 

Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 121-115 win over the Houston Rockets in their final In-Season Tournament group-stage game. Doncic recorded an insane stat line that has not been seen in the NBA since Magic Johnson over 40 years ago.

"Luka Magic" was on full display on Tuesday night against the Rockets. He ended with 41 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and two steals. He also didn't commit a turnover, which is a huge accomplishment for the Mavericks superstar.

According to StatMuse, Doncic is the first player in over 40 years to have a stat line of 40+ points, 9+ rebounds, 9+ assists and zero turnovers. Johnson was the last player to do it, on Jan. 9, 1982, against the Detroit Pistons. He finished with 40 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and zero turnovers.

It should be noted that player turnovers were not recorded before the start of the 1977-78 NBA season. The Jan. 9, 1982, game between the LA Lakers and Detroit Pistons did not record turnovers due to unknown reasons.

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Luka Doncic played through a left thumb injury

Luka Doncic suffered a left thumb injury on Saturday night against the Rockets.

Doncic played through the injury and underwent X-rays at half-time, which yielded negative results. He got an MRI on his left thumb on Sunday in Dallas and was diagnosed with a "low-grade" sprained left thumb.

Doncic was a full participant in the Mavs' practice on Tuesday and was eventually cleared to play against the Rockets. The injury didn't slow down the three-time All-Star, who had his way against Dillon Brooks and the rest of Houston's defense.

Coach Jason Kidd, who spoke on Monday about Doncic's injury, was more than happy with his superstar's performance. He praised Doncic once again for nearly putting up another triple-double:

"Sometimes, we take him for granted, and we shouldn't," Kidd said. "He's about winning, but it just so happens he's a walking triple-double."

Luka Doncic and the Mavericks are back in action on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Mavericks are tied with the Phoenix Suns and OKC Thunder for third place in the Western Conference, with an 11-6 record.

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