Doncic averages 38.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.0 assists through eight games

Lakers are 7-2 after beating Sacramento 116-103

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What happened: Luka Doncic is averaging 38.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.0 assists in 2026-27 through eight games. USA TODAY Sports described his scoring as historic and raised him as an MVP candidate.

Why it matters: The Lakers are 7-2 through nine games and hold the No. 2 seed. Doncic's scoring leads the team's start, and it puts him in the early MVP conversation.

By the numbers: Doncic in 2026-27 through 8 games: 38.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.0 assists per game. Lakers: 7-2 through 9 games, on a three-game winning streak. Last game: won 116-103 at the Sacramento Kings on Nov. 4.

What to watch: An eight-game sample is short, and the MVP case depends on whether his scoring and the Lakers' record hold through the coming weeks.

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@USATODAYSports Nov 06, 2026 · 14:42 UTC

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Doncic averages 38.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.0 assists through eight games

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