Luka Doncic, LeBron James connect for monster slam
Luka Dončić and LeBron James delivered an instant classic Friday night highlight. That is even if it is final score against the Milwaukee Bucks he didn’t go the Lakers way. In the first quarter Los Angeles Lakers‘ Friday game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Doncic ignited the crowd with a perfectly timed lob in transition that James finished with a thunderous two-handed dunk. Sequence briefly gave the Lakers early momentum in the long-awaited showdown. Milwaukee, however, eventually held on for a 105-101 victory.
Despite the loss, both stars filled the stats. Dončić scored 24 points, nine assists and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, James recorded 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in the all-around.
The loss did little to dampen what had been a strong season for Los Angeles overall. As of this writing, the Lakers are 23-13. That’s good for fifth in the Western Conference and first in the Pacific Division. Under head coach JJ Redick, the Lakers have relied on an offensive-first identity built around Doncic’s brilliance. They currently rank ninth in offensive efficiency despite a middling defensive profile. Their star-driven approach has kept them firmly in the playoffs and positioned them as a legitimate postseason threat.
Individually, both Doncic and James continue to defy expectations. Doncic was nothing short of sensational. He is averaging 33.7 points, 8.8 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game and is firmly in the MVP conversation. James, now in his record 23rd season, remains an elite playmaker and offensive force. He smoothly shares ball handling duties with Doncic. The failure against Milwaukee was a snapshot of the Lakers’ ceiling when their two generational stars were in sync.
2026-01-10 12:25:00
