Dončić scores 40 as Lakers build their win through the middle quarters
Forty points, nine rebounds and seven assists from Dončić help Los Angeles beat Sacramento 116–103, with free throws making a major difference.
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Basketball · NBA · Guard / Forward
Luka Dončić
2026–27 Season performance
Through 8 games in 2026–27, he is averaging 38.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.0 assists. His scoring and creation carry a heavy offensive load. The 5.1 turnovers per game also point to room for tighter ball security.
Updated 2026-11-10Career background
Dončić was selected third in 2018, began his NBA career in Dallas and moved to the Lakers during 2024–25. Scoring, rebounding and assists were all prominent from his rookie season as he developed into a high-responsibility ball-handler. The career record shows continuity in that combination of creation and scoring across the change of teams. Before the NBA, he won the 2018 EuroLeague championship with Real Madrid and earned both season and Final Four MVP honors.
In 2023–24, he played 70 games and averaged 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists. Near-double-digit rebounds and assists alongside that scoring reflect broad participation and a major decision-making load. This Dallas season provides a clear foundation for understanding the experience he later brought to the Lakers.
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