Luka Doncic made NBA history on January 26, 2024, by scoring an astounding 73 points in a game, joining the exclusive 70-point club. This achievement ties him with legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, and others.

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 148-143 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, with Doncic setting a franchise record and tying for the fourth-highest single-game scoring performance in NBA history. His exceptional stat line included 25 made field goals, 8 successful 3-pointers, and near-perfect free-throw shooting.Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record, set in 1962 before the 3-point line era, remаins unmatched.Kobe Bryant holds the second spot with his iconic 81-point game in 2006.Other players in the 70-point club include David Thompson, Elgin Baylor, David Robinson, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard, Devin Booker, and Joel Embiid. Chamberlain remаins the sole player with six instances of scoring 70 points or more.As of that historic Friday night, Luka Doncic stands as the highest-scoring active player in the NBA, solidifying his place in basketball history.