Luka Dončić exploded for 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists, plus two blocks against the Sixers, a line that etched his name higher on the elite 30-point triple-double ledger.

StatMuse data confirms he now holds sole possession of second place with more such outings than Jokić, underscoring his guard-like orchestration paired with big-man rebounding. Robertson remains the untouchable benchmark, but Dončić’s rapid accumulation at age 26 signals potential to challenge that throne.

This feat arrived in his first full Lakers campaign after the Dallas trade, where he averages 35.3 points, 8.9 boards, and 8.9 assists, fueling a 17–6 start and a third-place Western Conference mark.

Game-Winning Dominance in Philly

Trailing by double digits early, Dončić steadied the ship with surgical playmaking, hitting 10 of 21 shots and 10 of 11 free throws while dissecting Philadelphia’s defenses.

He punished switches, created for teammates, and crashed the glass relentlessly, turning a shaky first half into a road triumph that boosted the Lakers’ road record to 10–3. LeBron James closed with 29 points, including clutch fourth-quarter buckets, but Dončić’s all-around mastery set the tone for the comeback.

Since December, he is approaching triple-double averages, embodying the superstar vision that prompted the Lakers’ aggressive pursuit.

Dončić vs. Jokić: Legacy Clash

Dončić and Jokić have split 18 head-to-head meetings, 9–9, with the Slovenian edging in scoring and assists while Jokić owns the rebounding edge. Yet Dončić’s triple-double volume now tops the Nuggets center, highlighting his unique blend of scoring gravity, vision, and board work, which is rare for a perimeter player.

In Lakers purple, his pace evokes video-game stats, positioning him as an MVP frontrunner and reshaping title odds in a loaded West. This milestone cements Dončić’s ascent among all-time greats and proves his Lakers fit amplifies historic output.