Doncic's 52-point display leads Lakers past Jazz

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 07:19 · Archive

Luka Doncic scored 52 points to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Jazz on Sunday.

Luka Doncic scored 52 points on 17-of-30 shooting to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 comeback victory over the Jazz on Sunday at Delta Center. The Slovenian guard added 10 assists and 8 rebounds in the game. Doncic's fourth quarter proved decisive, with 13 of his points coming in the final 4:06 of play. Three stepback three-pointers in the closing minutes sealed the win, with the first tying the game at 116 with over four minutes remaining, and the subsequent two giving the Lakers a five and then six-point lead. He also hit 10 of 11 free throws.

The Lakers' victory was their third straight to start the season after overcoming an 18-point first-quarter deficit. Doncic's performance broke the Lakers' record for 40-point games, surpassing LeBron James for the sixth-most such games in franchise history. Sky Sports reports that he also became the fastest Laker to reach 3,000 career points.

Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Doncic's composure, describing how 'when he's in the flow state, he gets into like showman mode, he's on stage performing'. Teammate Austin Reaves noted that Doncic's strong display was inevitable. 'That's the same player who's capable of doing amazing things on the court,' Reaves said. 'It was a matter of time before he did what he did.' Doncic, acquired from the Mavericks in February 2025, recently told the California Post that he hopes to remain with the Lakers long-term.

How it is being reported

• History maker Doncic stars with 52-point MASTERCLASS for LA Lakers against JazzTake a look at Luka Doncic's 52-point haul, that helped the Los Angeles Lakers comeback against Utah Jazz, with the Slovenian breaking the record for the fastest Laker to hit 3000 points in the process.Sky Sports · 26 Oct, 06:39
• Luka Doncic is climbing the Lakers’ record books — and just passed LeBron JamesLuka Doncic is already putting his stamp in the Lakers’ history books. He had 52 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists in the Lakers’ 132-123 win over the Jazz on Sunday, surpassing LeBron James for sixth-most 40-point games with the Lakers. James was with the Lakers for eight seasons, his longest consecutive stretch anywhere in...New York Post · 26 Oct, 02:38
• Luka Doncic’s 52-point masterpiece fuels Lakers’ wild comeback against JazzThe Lakers superstar found his offensive rhythm.New York Post · 25 Oct, 23:57

In this story: Luka Doncic · Los Angeles Lakers · Utah Jazz · JJ Redick · Austin Reaves · LeBron James · Delta Center

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