Doncic scores season-high 52 points as Lakers beat Jazz

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

Luka Doncic scored 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. It was the first 50-point game of the NBA season. Doncic hit eight three-pointers and made several big baskets late in the fourth quarter, finishing off a 14-5 run with back-to-back three-pointers that gave Los Angeles a 127-121 lead with 1 minute 42 seconds remaining. He also recorded 10 assists and seven rebounds.

Austin Reaves added 29 points for the Lakers. The two players combined to shoot 21 of 24 on free throws. The victory marked the Lakers' eighth win in their last nine games against Utah.

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 28 points, while Keyonte George scored 24 with nine rebounds and 10 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 points and Ace Bailey contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Jazz had led by 18 points in the second quarter before the collapse.

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• Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points in the Lakers' victory over the JazzLuka Doncic scored 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.News4Jax · 25 Oct, 23:58
• Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points in the Lakers' victory over the JazzLuka Doncic scored 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.Clickorlando · 25 Oct, 23:58

In this story: Luka Doncic · Los Angeles Lakers · Utah Jazz · Austin Reaves · Lauri Markkanen

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