Doncic drops 51 on Portland as Lakers try to hold on at home

Second 50-point game of his season; only three league-wide

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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What happened: Luka Doncic scored 51 points against Portland while the Lakers worked to hang on for a home win, per Marc Stein.

Why it matters: Portland was still within reach late, so the Lakers' home win was not yet secured when Stein posted.

By the numbers: Three 50-point games have been recorded in the NBA this season, and Doncic has two of them, per Stein.

What to watch: Watch whether the Lakers close out the win over Portland.

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