Luka Doncic delivers 3-word declaration about growing chemistry with Lakers
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Luka Doncic had his best performance to date with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Four games into his stint with the team, he feels the chemistry is improving.
Doncic starred in the Lakers’ 123-100 blowout win over the Denver Nuggets. In 31 minutes of action, he finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and a block. He shot 10-of-22 from the field, including 4-of-9 from beyond the arc.
Doncic reflected on the team’s victory after the game. Knowing how he continues to fully transition as the Lakers’ star after the team acquired him from the Dallas Mavericks, he gave a big update on the chemistry.
“Chemistry takes time… you saw today that it’s getting better,” Doncic said.
“Chemistry takes time… you saw today that it’s getting better.”
Luka Doncic talks about how he is fitting in with the Lakers
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What’s next for Luka Doncic, Lakers
His performance against the Denver Nuggets marks a big step for Luka Doncic as he progresses with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The first three games indicated rust as he was recovering from an injury. His first three games saw him put up 14.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists on shooting splits of 36% overall and 20.8% from downtown.
Finally showing up as the main catalyst of the Lakers offense, Doncic showed his true capabilities as the top option for the team. The Nuggets were unable to get him out of rhythm, getting whatever shot he wanted as he firmly commanded the offense to see plenty of success.
Los Angeles currently has a 34-21 record, holding the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings. They are 0.5 games behind the Houston Rockets and two games behind the Nuggets.
Coming off Saturday’s win over the Nuggets, the Lakers prepare for their next matchup. They host the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 25 at 10 p.m. ET.
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