Another historic night for Luka Dončić, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and, in the process, tied a remarkable record set by Oscar Robertson.
The Slovenian finished the game with 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, recording at least 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
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In doing so, he tied the longest such streak in NBA history, a record he now shares with himself and the legendary Oscar Robertson.
In fact, only six such streaks have been recorded in league history, and Dončić holds four of the six, with Robertson holding the other two.
The Slovenian’s performance came at a time when the Lakers are in excellent form. The Los Angeles team has racked up seven straight wins and improved to 11-2, boasting the best record in the NBA.
During this winning streak, Dončić has averaged 40.7 points, 8.2 assists, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.8 steals, with the Lakers scoring 125.3 points per game and allowing an average of 115.
Against Milwaukee, Dončić got off to an impressive start, scoring 16 points in the first quarter. Although he was limited to three points in the second quarter, the Lakers headed into halftime with a 61-50 lead.
The decisive run came in the third quarter. Los Angeles outscored their opponents 33-23 in the quarter and extended the lead to 94-73, taking complete control of the game.
Sandro Mamukelashvili also made a significant contribution, scoring 23 points against the team that drafted him in 2021, tying his season high.
Austin Reaves returned after missing time due to illness and added 18 points, while Walker Kessler recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
For the Bucks, Tyler Herro returned to action and had 25 points and 7 assists, while Jaime Hackett Jr. scored a season-high 23.
Milwaukee, however, suffered its eighth consecutive loss and fell to 1-11, largely paying the price for its 19 turnovers, from which the Lakers scored 28 points.
NBA Games:
Indiana Pacers–Washington Wizards 114–101
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 107–115
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics 93-98
Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs 119-124
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets 118-123
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers 112-123
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Brooklyn Nets 111-145
Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic 108-123
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors 115-108
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108
*Photo source: AP
