Luka Doncic Makes NBA History in Fourth Lakers Game
appeared in his fourth game on Saturday since being traded from the Facing a team that entered the contest having won nine-straight games, Doncic and the Lakers were able to hand their Western Conference rivals a loss.
Doncic finished the game with 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals in the victory. It was the first 30-point game of Doncic’s Lakers tenure, and by far the most impressive all-around team performance since the blockbuster trade.
To make the night even better, Doncic made history in the win over Denver.

With his 220th career 30-point game (including playoffs), Doncic became just the fourth player in NBA history to reach that total before turning 26 years oldThe other three players to do it are LeBron James (277), Kevin Durant (242) and Wilt Chamberlain (220).
Additionally, Doncic made Lakers history by becoming the organization’s first guard since Magic Johnson to tally the line he had on Saturday night (via StatMuse).
This win was LA’s 34th on the season, which ranks fifth in the Western Conference. The loss dropped Denver to 37-20, breaking its second seed tie with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Doncic entered Saturday averaging just 14.7 points in three appearances with the Lakers. More than doubling that average on Saturday, the Slovenian superstar led the Lakers to victory while making league and team history in the process.
The Lakers are back in action on Tuesday against Doncic’s former team, the Dallas Mavericks.
