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Luka Doncic’s triple-double leads Lakers past Timberwolves

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Titan Frey | Last updated Mar 11, 2026 12:19 PM ET

On the night when Bam Adebayo took over the headlines with his 83-point scoring performance, other games were played. This includes the Los Angeles Lakers battling the Minnesota Timberwolves without LeBron James.

At the surface, it appeared that the Timberwolves would have their way with the shorthanded Lakers, but Luka Doncic had other ideas. Doncic went off for 31 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals.

The Slovenian superstar led the Lakers to a 120-106 victory, while passing Kobe Bryant. This was Doncic’s sixth 30-point triple-double as a Laker, passing Bryant (five) for fifth-most in franchise history.

Per Lakers: Luka Dončić recorded a 31-point, 11-rebound and 11-assist triple-double. The performance marked his sixth 30-point triple-double as a Laker, passing Kobe Bryant (five) for fifth-most in franchise history.

— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 11, 2026

The Lakers were never in trouble during the game, largely due to Anthony Edwards‘ poor performance. He scored 14 points for the Timberwolves on 2-15 shooting, including a dismal 1-10 from downtown.

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