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Luka Doncic Scores 49 to Extend His Sizzling Season Start in Lakers' 128-110 Win over Timberwolves
Doncic became the fourth NBA player with consecutive 40-point games despite groin and hand injuries, leading the Lakers to a 128-110 win over the Timberwolves.
- On Friday, Luka Doncic scored 49 points as the Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 128.
- As a rematch of last season's first-round series, the Los Angeles Lakers used two days of practice and a detailed shootaround after losing the season opener Tuesday to prepare for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Doncic shot efficiently, going 14 for 23 with five 3-pointers, adding 11 rebounds and eight assists while making 16 of 19 free throws but missing late attempts.
- Doncic's night also carried historic weight, as he became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point games, and his 92 combined points in two games set a Lakers franchise record, surpassing Jerry West.
- Despite injuries, Luka Doncic played through a mild groin injury and left hand injury while Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura helped the Lakers overcome an 11-point deficit, boosting early-season momentum.
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Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Hachimura were the offensive pieces in the victory of the Lakers
In the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers opened the season with a win, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-110 (36-40, 32-23, 40-31, 20-16) at home, thanks to a great performance from Luka Doncic.
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