Luka Doncic Scores 53 in Another Spectacular Offensive Game, Carrying Lakers Past Blazers 124-118
Doncic’s 53 points included a 62-foot buzzer-beater and 20 in the third quarter as Los Angeles forced 24 turnovers.
- On Friday, Luka Dončić scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Dončić sparked the comeback from a 16-point deficit by banking a 62-foot buzzer-beater before halftime, igniting a 34-15 third-quarter surge.
- With his fourth consecutive 40-point game, Dončić joined Lakers legends Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, and George Mikan in franchise history.
- The 8-2 Lakers secured first place in the Western Conference, extending their winning streak to four games with this victory.
- Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori said Dončić is "in elite shape," creating "a perfect offensive storm" as the Lakers prepare for a road trip to Detroit, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Phoenix.
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Doncic scores 53 as the Lakers turn star production into another win
Luka Doncic's latest scoring surge is doing more than placing him alongside historic names. It is showing how thoroughly the Los Angeles Lakers' offense now runs through him, with Friday's 53-point performance carrying the team to a 124-118 victory over Portland. Doncic is averaging 40.1 points after nine appearances, while the Lakers have played ten games. His 361 points through those nine outings have been surpassed only by Wilt Chamberlain at…
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