After the win over Milwaukee and another amazing triple-double, the Dallas Slovenian star sweeps compliments from all directions • Griff Freak: "One of the most talented players we've played against" • Coach Carlisle: "He's just like Larry Byrd and Jason Kidd. See it all on the floor"

• Luka Doncic. Surprising himself too?

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The proud East leader surrendered tonight to a solo performance by Luka Doncic, who led Dallas to 132: 136 after overtime over Milwaukee. The Slovenian star once again put monstrous numbers in a bubble in Orlando, this time with a triple-double of 36 points, 19 assists (career record) and 14 rebounds.

Luca's impressive night also squeezed compliments from the regular season's designated MVP, Yannis Antocompo, who also did his thing with 33 points and 13 rebounds before coming out on six fouls. "Luca just plays wonderfully," Pargan Greek Freak, "he is amazing, very talented and also knows how to make his teammates better. He is one of the most talented players we have played against. And he continues to improve. As long as Luca is on an improvement graph, it will be very difficult Beat Dallas. "

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His coach Rick Carlisle, who has seen quite a few icons during his years in the NBA, also made it clear that he is always surprised anew: "Luca is not only a great player but a rare performer. We constantly see new things from him. His ability to do the same performance against a team Strong as Milwaukee, says it all, Milwaukee is a very tough team in color, and even with that Luca just got along.

"He's just a great player, the truth is, all I have left to do is stand aside and applaud him. If I were not his coach, I would pay a lot of money just to see him play basketball. Believe me I do not say these things about every player."

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36 points, career-high 19 assists & 14 boards for @lukadoncic in the @dallasmavs OT W! #WholeNewGame

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Carlisle also focused on Doncic's last assist, which came to Maxi Claver, a minute before the end of extra time after the ball passed near the feet of Yannis Antokompo: "He has the same type of player as Larry Byrd and Jason Kidd. "Everything is on the floor. To be clear, there are not many players of this type."