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Luka Doncic's 51 Points Lift Lakers Over Bulls

3/14/2026

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On March 13, Luka Doncic scored a career-high 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 142-130.
It was his first 50-point game with the Lakers.
Bulls forward Matas Buzelis's trash talk sparked Doncic's scoring.
Doncic posted 17-of-31 from the field, 9-of-14 from three-point range, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.
The Lakers extended their four-game win streak to 41-25 in the Western Conference playoff race.

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Story summary

On March 13, Luka Doncic scored a career-high 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 142-130.
It was his first 50-point game with the Lakers.
Bulls forward Matas Buzelis's trash talk sparked Doncic's scoring.
Doncic posted 17-of-31 from the field, 9-of-14 from three-point range, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.
The Lakers extended their four-game win streak to 41-25 in the Western Conference playoff race.