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Luka Doncic Sparks Wild Reactions After Making Lakers History

Luka Doncic Sparks Wild Reactions After Making Lakers History

Summary

Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the first NBA player to open a season with consecutive games of 40-plus points, 10-plus rebounds, and five-plus assists. Other Lakers players also contributed significantly to the win, including Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles Lakers won against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 128-110.
  • Luka Doncic scored 49 points, collected 11 rebounds, and made eight assists in the game.
  • Doncic made NBA history by being the first player to start a season with two games of at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists each.
  • Doncic is also the first Laker and only the fourth player in NBA history to achieve consecutive 40-point games at the start of a season.
  • Other key players were Austin Reaves with 25 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds, and Rui Hachimura with 23 points.
  • Marcus Smart and Jarred Vanderbilt contributed defensively, each with two steals.
  • The Lakers will play their next game against the Sacramento Kings.
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