The Los Angeles Lakers knew they were getting a superstar when they acquired Luka Doncic midway through the previous season. They struck one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, followed with a massive extension, and it’s already paying off early on.
Following Sunday’s matchup between the LA Lakers and the Utah Jazz, Doncic achieved a feat that the NBA hasn’t seen before. Through his first 12 games this year, the superstar guard has become the first player to post over 400 points and 100 assists through 12 games.
To be specific, Doncic has totaled 414 points and 107 assists for the Lakers so far this season.
The Lakers haven’t had Doncic on the court for every game this year. After his first two games of the season, Doncic was sidelined with a setback for three games in a row. He went out after scoring over 40 points in each of his first two matchups of the 2025-2026 season.
When he returned to face the Memphis Grizzlies on October 31, Doncic posted another 40-point effort. It wasn’t until November 2 when he finally scored fewer than 30 points. Even then, he posted a triple-double, leading the Lakers to a 10-point victory over the Miami Heat.
Lately, Doncic has been healthy and thriving for the purple and gold. Before the Lakers paid a visit to the Jazz on Sunday, they hosted Utah back on November 18. At the time, Doncic checked in for 34 minutes and shot 11-22 from the field. He scored 37 points, posting a double-double with 10 assists. The Lakers dominated the Jazz with a 140-126 win.
After a long break, the Lakers were back on the court for a road matchup against the Jazz on Sunday. With 40 minutes of action, Doncic accounted for 33 points, while shooting 10-24 from the field, making just three of his 12 shots from beyond the arc. He posted a double-double by coming down with 11 rebounds, and came just two assists shy of a double-double in the Lakers’ 108-106 win over the Jazz.
With Sunday’s win, the Lakers advanced to 12-4 on the year.
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