Doncic's 52 points keep Lakers unbeaten; Williams injured

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 04:01 · Archive

Luka Doncic scored a season-high 52 points as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their unbeaten record to 3-0 with a 132-123 victory over Utah.

Luka Doncic produced a season-high 52 points, including eight three-pointers, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Utah 132-123 to remain unbeaten. Austin Reaves added 29 points for the Lakers (3-0). Matisse Thybulle scored 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting, along with three steals, one assist and one block. Utah's Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 28 points but could not prevent them blowing an 18-point second-quarter lead.

Doncic made several crucial buckets in the final period to seal victory. Walker Kessler had two points and seven rebounds in his first game back in Utah after being sent to Los Angeles in a sign-and-trade deal in July.

On the same night, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams was taken off the court on a stretcher with a serious lower leg injury during the Thunder's 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams was injured while being fouled with 1:14 remaining. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said after the game: 'Just feel bad for him. Nothing more than that.' There was no immediate diagnosis from the Thunder, though it was clear Williams' injury was severe. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said: 'We're not doing great.'

Elsewhere, defending champions New York began their winless run with a 111-102 defeat to the Orlando Magic.

How it is being reported

• Doncic sets new bar as Thybulle's Lakers stay unbeatenLuke Doncic produced the highest individual points tally of the new NBA season as he and Matisse Thybulle helped extend the Los Angeles Lakers' unbeaten start.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 03:32
• Doncic sets new bar as Thybulle's Lakers stay unbeatenLuke Doncic produced the highest individual points tally of the new NBA season as he and Matisse Thybulle helped extend the Los Angeles Lakers' unbeaten start.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 03:32

In this story: Luka Doncic · Matisse Thybulle · Los Angeles Lakers · Utah Jazz · Jalen Williams · Oklahoma City Thunder · Los Angeles Clippers

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