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Luka Doncic Scores 60, Lakers Win Eighth Straight

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) scored 60 points in a 134-126 win over the Miami Heat.
It was the Lakers' first 60-point game since Kobe Bryant in 2016.
The win extended the team's eight-game streak and moved them to third in the Western Conference.
Head coach JJ Redick praised Doncic's 'superhero performance'.
Doncic also broke the Lakers' franchise record for most 3-pointers in a season, bolstering his MVP candidacy.

History

Historical Context

Kobe Bryant's illustrious career culminated in a historic farewell game on April 13, 2016, where he scored 60 points against the Utah Jazz, becoming the oldest player to achieve this feat at 37 years old. This performance echoed his legacy as a prolific scorer, following his 81-point game in 2006, and highlighted the Lakers' competitive resurgence in the NBA.

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Story summary

Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) scored 60 points in a 134-126 win over the Miami Heat.
It was the Lakers' first 60-point game since Kobe Bryant in 2016.
The win extended the team's eight-game streak and moved them to third in the Western Conference.
Head coach JJ Redick praised Doncic's 'superhero performance'.
Doncic also broke the Lakers' franchise record for most 3-pointers in a season, bolstering his MVP candidacy.

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