Luka Dončić Drops 51 for Lakers
Luka Dončić just put up his first 50+ point game as a Laker, scoring 51 in a 142-130 victory over the Bulls []. His offensive performance sealed the win in the final minutes []. Watch the highlights [].
Dončić's 51-point performance marks his first 50-point game since being traded to the Lakers in February 2025. In 82 games with Los Angeles, this was his 13th game scoring 40 or more points. He also had 10 rebounds and nine assists, narrowly missing a triple-double. LeBron James returned from a three-game absence due to a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot, contributing 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Austin Reaves added 30 points, reaching 5,000 for his career, while Deandre Ayton had 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Lakers' victory, their fourth in a row, propelled them to third place in the Western Conference with a 41-25 record. They've won seven of their last eight games, climbing from sixth place in the West in just one week. Next, the Lakers host the Denver Nuggets.
