Luka Doncic went full ‘Luka Magic’ with a 37-point triple-double in just three quarters, powering the LA Lakers past the Wizards and back into winning form.
‘Luka Magic’ was on full blast in Washington.
Luka Doncic delivered his sixth triple-double of the season, steering the Los Angeles Lakers to a commanding 142–11 blowout victory over the Wizards on Saturday, January 31 (PH time).
Doncic wasted no time asserting his dominance, completing a triple-double before halftime with a blistering line of 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in just 19 minutes.
He closed the night with 37 markers, 13 dimes, 11 boards, and six three-pointers in only three quarters of work, watching the fourth from the bench as the Lakers turned the game into a runaway.
The Lakers hit the 100-point mark with 4:40 left in the third quarter and led by as many as 38 points to improve to 29-19.
Deandre Ayton added a solid 28-point, 13-rebound double-double, while LeBron James logged 20 markers and six assists.
On the other hand, Malaki Branham paced Washington with 17 markers as Alex Sarr chipped 16 and Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George combined to score 30.
After winning back-to-back games, the Wizards fell flat on the second night of a back-to-back and fell to 12-35.
The Lakers remain on the road to meet the Knicks (29-18) in New York, while the Wizards prepare to host the Kings (12-37).
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.