Luka Doncic scored 32 factors because the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 123-100 on Sunday.
The sport marked the Lakers’ first win in Denver in nearly three years.
“He was very locked in on what he needed to do out right here on the ground tonight. As soon as he began hitting these step-back 3s and obtained to yelling and barking, both on the followers or at us, or himself,” mentioned LeBron James of Doncic’s recreation.
Doncic had averaged 14.7 factors in his first three video games as a Laker.
JJ Redick mentioned how he was going to steadiness Doncic, James, and Austin Reaves every having management of the ball.
“I feel Luka must be the man that controls the offense. And Bron and AR, as a result of we will stagger all people, they will have their instances to be on the ball. However all three of these guys are very clever basketball gamers, and we will create mismatches. We will get groups within the blender,” mentioned Redick.
James added that he did not thoughts Doncic controlling the offense.
“I am a natural-born extensive receiver and he is a natural-born quarterback, so it suits completely,” James mentioned.
Doncic additionally added ten rebounds and 7 assists within the recreation.
The Lakers will host the Mavs on Tuesday.
