Luka Doncic on NBA Christmas Day: Stats, records, best games on holiday

Get used to seeing Luka Doncic play on Christmas Day.

Since Doncic was acquired by the franchise on draft night in 2018, the Mavericks have played on the holiday four times. Doncic suited up for three of those games and will make his fourth Christmas Day appearance in 2024.

Doncic almost always saves his best for the NBA’s biggest stages and Christmas has been no exception. Here’s a look back at how he’s performed on the holiday.

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Luka Doncic on NBA Christmas Day

Through his first seven NBA seasons, Doncic has played three times on Christmas Day. He was unable to play in 2021 because of the NBA’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols.

Doncic will play in his fourth Christmas Day game in 2024.

Luka Doncic stats on Christmas Day

• 3 games
• 36.3 points per game
• 6.3 rebounds per game
• 10.3 assists per game
• 2.0 steals per game
• 1.3 blocks per game
• 3.3 turnovers per game
• 55.0 percent field goal shooting
• 50.0 percent 3-point shooting
• 86.1 percent free throw shooting

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What’s the most points Luka Doncic has scored on Christmas Day?

Luka Doncic scored 50 points in a Christmas Day win over the Suns in 2023. He is one of just four players to score 50-plus points on Christmas Day.

It was a masterclass from Doncic, who shot 15-of-25 from the field, 8-of-16 from distance and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line. He also dished out 15 assists, grabbed four steals and blocked three shots.

Luka Doncic career highs on Christmas Day

• Points: 50 (vs. Suns, 2023)
• Rebounds: 9 (vs. Lakers, 2022)
• Assists: 15 (vs. Suns, 2023)
• Steals: 4 (vs. Suns, 2023)
• Blocks: 3  (vs. Suns, 2023)

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What’s Luka Doncic’s record on Christmas Day?

Doncic is 2-1 in three games played on Christmas Day. After losing in his Christmas debut, Doncic has won two straight games on the holiday.

Luka Doncic Christmas Day records

To say he’s only played in three Christmas Day games, Doncic has made his mark in the record books. He’s averaging over 36 points per game on the holiday and can make a big leap in the points department in 2022.

After draining eight triples in 2023, Doncic is four 3s away from entering the top 10, though he trails several active players who can add to their tallies this year.

Entering Christmas Day 2024.

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