Doncic scores 52 as Lakers beat Jazz and sets franchise first
The NBA said Doncic became the first Lakers player to combine 50-plus points, 10-plus assists, five-plus rebounds and five-plus three-pointers in one game.
Luka Doncic powered the Lakers to a 132-123 victory away to the Utah Jazz, finishing with 52 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. The 27-year-old guard also recorded two steals.
Doncic made 17 of his 30 field-goal attempts, including eight three-pointers on 18 attempts. His combination of scoring, assists, rebounds and three-pointers was unprecedented for a Lakers player, according to the NBA.
Across the opening three games of the 2026-27 season, Doncic is averaging 34.3 points, 8.0 assists and 7.3 rebounds. He has made 46.4% of his shots from the field. This is his second full season with the Lakers and his third year overall with the team.
Now in his 10th NBA season, Doncic has career averages of 29.3 points, 8.2 assists and 8.5 rebounds. His honors include six All-Star selections, six first-team All-NBA selections and two scoring titles. He also won the 2019 NBA Rookie of the Year award.
