Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic continued his torrid start to the season, scoring 53 points in a 124-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Doncic is the first Laker to reach the 40-point plateau in four consecutive games since Kobe Bryant in 2012. He's scored at least 40 in six games overall in the young 2026-27 campaign.
LUKA'S GOT 51 POINTS 🚨 LAKERS LEAD IN THE FINAL MINUTE ON PRIME! https://t.co/070ErBOSFs
— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2026
The six-time All-Star dropped 20 points in the third quarter, outscoring the entire Blazers team by five during the frame.
Luka Doncic in 3Q: 20 PTS Trail Blazers in 3Q: 15 PTS️ https://t.co/lruD3LvCoz
— NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) November 7, 2026
The Lakers improve to 8-2 with the victory. They are now 1-1 in NBA Cup play.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers drop to 6-2 in their first contest of the in-season tournament.
More to come.
