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Luka Doncic Shines with 49 Points in Lakers Win

10/25/2025

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Lakers guard Luka Doncic scored 49 points in a 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He posted 11 rebounds and eight assists, falling just short of a triple-double.
Doncic became the first Lakers player to start a season with back-to-back 40-plus point games, totaling 92 points.
Lakers coach JJ Redick noted missed opportunities for a 50-point game but praised his overall play.

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Lakers guard Luka Doncic scored 49 points in a 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He posted 11 rebounds and eight assists, falling just short of a triple-double.
Doncic became the first Lakers player to start a season with back-to-back 40-plus point games, totaling 92 points.
Lakers coach JJ Redick noted missed opportunities for a 50-point game but praised his overall play.