Lakers’ Luka Doncic Makes Franchise History With 52-Point Performance
A historic Lakers performance
Doncic’s 52-point outing added another landmark to his career. He also had eight rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and eight made three-pointers in the Lakers’ road win. The performance made him the first Laker to reach the listed thresholds of 50 points, 10 assists, five rebounds and five three-pointers in a single game. His eight rebounds and eight three-pointers exceeded the minimums.
Strong start to the season
Across Los Angeles’ first three games of the 2026-27 season, Doncic is averaging 34.3 points, 8.0 assists and 7.3 rebounds. He is shooting 46.4% from the field and 39.5% from long range.
The article says the 39.5% three-point rate would be the highest seasonal mark of his career if it holds. Doncic is 27.
MVP possibility depends on season
A strong season and leading the Lakers to the playoffs could put Doncic in contention for his first NBA MVP award. The article presents that as a possibility tied to both his individual performance and the team’s result. The early-season statistics offer a first indication of his production, but cover only the Lakers’ opening three games.
Key points
- Doncic scored 52 points in the Lakers’ road win on Sunday.
- He recorded eight rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and eight three-pointers.
- He is the first Laker to meet the franchise’s 50-point, 10-assist, five-rebound and five-three-pointer thresholds in one game.
- Doncic is averaging 34.3 points through the Lakers’ first three games of 2026-27.