Luka Doncic Scores 53 in Another Spectacular Offensive Game, Carrying Lakers Past Blazers 124-118
Doncic added five rebounds and five assists as Los Angeles erased a 16-point deficit and improved to 1-1 in NBA Cup group play.
- 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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Luka Doncic has been actively knocking on the front door of the MVP honors. He produced yet another fifty-ball, leaving the legends to find superlatives to praise him. Last night, Portland tried sending extra bodies at him, but he still found ways to dictate the game, whether by attacking the basket, creating space for a […]
Luka Doncic was the big man on the final night of the NBA. The Slovenian scored 53 points, added 5 rebounds and 5 assists and led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Doncic made 17 of 33 field goals and made a key basket with 27 seconds left to give the home team a lead. Jayson Tatum also had impressive stats. The Boston Celtics forward finished with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in just 29 minutes …
NBA: Luka Doncic pours in 53 as Lakers rally past Blazers
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 124-118 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
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