The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 134-126, on Thursday. Luka Doncic led the way with a monster performance, as he finished with 60 points on 18-of-30 shooting.
In Los Angeles, a 60-point triple-double isn’t enough to earn you a compliment from Austin Reaves. Following the team’s dominant 134–126 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday, the spotlight was once again on the Lakers’ star duo.
For those speculating whether the Los Angeles Lakers are good without LeBron James, they now have the answer. For all the good reasons, the Akron-born superstar has heard the noise.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ arrival in Miami on Thursday night felt like a scheduled loss on paper. Coming off a physical battle in Houston less than 24 hours prior, the Lakers were facing a rested and charged Heat squad on the second night of a back-to-back.
100 points in 24 hours as Luka Doncic is setting new standards for what it means to represent the Purple and Gold franchise. The effort has not gone unnoticed, as Lakers legend James Worthy is ready to put the Slovenian ahead of former greats like Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.
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23 years into his NBA career, and LeBron James is still catching lobs from behind his head. The Lakers star has torn the notion that longevity means complete depreciation of skill.
This season’s NBA MVP race is only getting excited and some of the veterans have made their choice. More than ever before, Luka Doncic is doing everything an MVP candidate is supposed to do.
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Luka Doncic scored 60 points -- the most ever recorded against the Heat -- as the Los Angeles Lakers won their eighth straight game, defeating host Miami 134-126 on Thursday night.
Not all wins are created equal and Thursday’s was no ordinary victory for the Lakers. There’s a level of seriousness that came with that performance that separates good teams from great teams.
Further claiming his place in the NBA's MVP picture, Luka Doncic put up his most dominating performance of the season as the Los Angeles Lakers stayed red-hot in March.
The Lakers have found something. Seven straight wins. Ten of their last 11, and not against lightweights. This has come against playoff-level competition, the kind you’ll see again in a few weeks, writes Michael Duarte of the California Post.
After airing his displeasure last month with the way the Lakers were using him, Deandre Ayton now says he’s fully committed to succeeding in his role and helping the team win, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton seemingly confirmed what many have said about his effort in recent weeks. Ayton said he had something of an epiphany earlier this week amid a temporarily reduced role and realized he was not fulfilling his role with the Lakers.