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Luka Doncic Rejects Steph Curry Comparison After Lakers' First Win

Luka Doncic scored 49 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic set a Lakers franchise record with 92 points in his first two games.

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Luka Dončić is making a case as the best player in the NBA

LOS ANGELES – El Matador. Wonder Boy. El Niño Maravilla. Luka Magic. These are just a few of Luka Dončić’s nicknames. Each of them is meant to capture an aspect of his greatness, but maybe instead of a catchy slogan, we can just call Luka what he is: the best player in the NBA.

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Kendrick Perkins Confesses His LeBron James Bias in the GOAT Debate

The debate surrounding LeBron James’ GOAT status isn’t just limited to those watching the King play. Even his former teammates and rivals in the league join in, giving reasons both for and against the argument.

Lakers Around the Web

Luka sets Lakers mark with 92 points to open year · ESPN

Lakers' Luka Doncic joins legendary company with Anthony Davis, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan · Sporting News

Luka Doncic stats: Lakers star makes history with another 40-point game vs. Timberwolves · Sporting News

Luka Doncic makes Lakers history with epic run in first two games · Sporting News

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

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Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / October 25

Luka Doncic pours in 49 to carry Lakers past Timberwolves

Luka Doncic scored 32 of his 49 points in the first half and added 11 rebounds with eight assists as the Los Angeles Lakers turned a productive shooting night into a 128-110 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 25

WNBA Legend Feels LeBron James’ Absence Benefits Lakers After Blowout Win vs. Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2024-25 season with a 6-6 record, averaging 109.3 points per game without LeBron James. Even 43 points from Luka Dončić couldn’t lift them past the Golden State Warriors, who opened the new season with a 119-109 victory on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 25

Luka Dončić scores 49 as Lakers Blowout Wolves

The Lakers bounced back after a season opening loss, with an impressive 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Luka Dončić scored 32 of his 49 points in the first half.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 25

Luka Doncic Drops 49 To Lead Lakers To Revenge Victory Over Timberwolves

After dropping their season opener, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Friday night, hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.

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Why Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton already share strong bond

The Los Angeles Lakers are still finding chemistry with the new players on their team, and it looks like things are coming along easily. For Deandre Ayton, he has some familiar faces that he knows on the team, one of whom includes Rui Hachimura from some time ago.