Luka Doncic scored a goal not seen since Kobe Bryant
Luka Dončić no kidding this season. A lot has been done, Fr Los Angeles Lakers star body transformation and how that would translate to the court this season. That seems to have had a big impact, as Doncic has been on fire lately.
Doncic returned to the Lakers on Friday when they played the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite missing the last three games due to injury, Doncic wasted no time getting back to scoring goals. He dropped 44 points on the Grizzlies, becoming the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to average 45 points in his first three games, per Dave McMenamin.
Luka Doncic is the first Lakers player to average 45 points in any three-game stretch since Kobe Bryant in 2007. @StatsWilliams)
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 1, 2025
Doncic has missed the last three Lakers games due to a finger and leg injury. Before his absence, however, the Lakers star was on fire through the first two games of the season. He started the season with a 43-point performance against the Golden State Warriors, where he also added 12 rebounds and nine assists. In the next game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dončić dropped 49 points, with 11 rebounds and eight assists.
Without Doncic, the Lakers faltered in the next three games. Austin Reeves’ game-winner against the Timberwolves in their previous game saved them from losing three games without Doncic. However, with Doncic back in the fold, the Lakers got a big boost against the Grizzlies. In addition to his 44 points, Doncic added 12 rebounds and six assists to put the Lakers at 4-2 this season.
The Lakers are still not playing at full strength, even with Doncic’s return. LeBron James has yet to make his season debut for the team.
2025-11-01 04:27:00
