US EditionLuka Dončić Makes Lakers History, Surpasses Michael Jordan on NBA Leaderboard with Two-Game Scoring Feat
Doncic scored 92 points in two games, the highest season start in Lakers history and fourth-most in NBA history, stepping up with LeBron James sidelined, coach JJ Redick said.
- On Friday, Luka Doncic followed a 43-point opener with a 49-point game in Los Angeles Lakers' 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, totaling a franchise-record 92 points through two games.
- Luka Doncic, entering his first full season with the Lakers, built momentum during EuroBasket and offseason work, then took on a larger scoring role with LeBron James sidelined.
- The Lakers shot 59.2% overall and 41.4% from long range on Tuesday while committing 12 turnovers compared with 19, with Luka Doncic anchoring the offense.
- The Lakers won 128-110 over Minnesota, giving Deandre Ayton his first victory with the team, while Coach JJ Redick pulled Doncic after trying to get him to 50 points.
- Doncic joined Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan and Anthony Davis as the fourth player to start with back-to-back 40s, saying `I just want to forget about last season`.
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Slovenian star breaks milestones in the start of the new season. His 50-point chase against Minnesota was only stopped by J.J. Redick: I gave him enough chances.
Luka Dončić also performed magic in the second game of the new NBA season, becoming the first Los Angeles Lakers player to surpass 40 points in both of his first games of the season, scoring a total of 92 points, which is also a new club record.
NBA: Luka Doncic sparks Lakers’ season with two big performances
LOS ANGELES— Luka Doncic has begun his first full season with the Lakers on a serious heater. The Slovenian superstar is off to one of the greatest starts to a season in NBA history, following up his 43-point effort on opening night against Golden State with a 49-point spree in Los Angeles’ victory over Minnesota on Friday night. READ: NBA: Red-hot Luka Doncic pours in 49 as Lakers dump Wolves After a summer spent getting into top shape, excelli…
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The 40-40 club: Luka Doncic begins the Lakers' new season with a pair of prolific performances
Luka Doncic has begun his first full season with the Lakers on a serious heater. The Slovenian superstar is off to one of the greatest starts to a season in NBA history, following up his 43-point effort on opening night against Golden State with a 49-point spree in Los Angeles’ victory over Minnesot
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