Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 factors – NBC Los Angeles

Luka Doncic scored 52 factors, hitting eight 3-pointers, to steer the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

Within the first 50-point recreation this season within the NBA, Doncic made a number of huge baskets late within the fourth quarter to assist the Lakers win for the eighth time of their final 9 video games in opposition to Utah. He completed off a 14-5 go-ahead run with back-to-back 3s that gave Los Angeles a 127-121 lead with 1:42 left.

Doncic additionally had 10 assists and 7 rebounds. Austin Reaves added 29 factors for the Lakers. The pair mixed to shoot 21 of 24 on free throws.

Walker Kessler had solely two factors and 7 rebounds in his first recreation again in Utah after being despatched to Los Angeles in a sign-and-trade deal in July.

Lauri Markkanen scored 28 factors to steer the Jazz, who blew an 18-point second-quarter lead.

Keyonte George had 24 factors, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Jazz. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 factors whereas Ace Bailey chipped in 17 factors and 12 rebounds.

Doncic hit a stepback 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds left within the half to offer the Lakers their first lead at 74-71.