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Lakers Secure Sixth Win, Doncic Shines with 36 Points

3/17/2026

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets to earn a sixth straight win, with Luka Doncic scoring 36 points.
The win moves the Lakers to third in the Western Conference.
Doncic's performance mirrors his 2024 Dallas Mavericks run, which reached the NBA Finals.
With Austin Reaves, they became the first Lakers duo to post 30 points, 5 rebounds, or 5 assists in three straight games.

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets to earn a sixth straight win, with Luka Doncic scoring 36 points.
The win moves the Lakers to third in the Western Conference.
Doncic's performance mirrors his 2024 Dallas Mavericks run, which reached the NBA Finals.
With Austin Reaves, they became the first Lakers duo to post 30 points, 5 rebounds, or 5 assists in three straight games.