Luka Doncic posts 52 points, 10 assists for Los Angeles Lakers

First Laker to reach both marks since Elgin Baylor in 1963.

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Luka Doncic (52 points, 10 assists) is the first Laker with 50+ points and 10+ assists in the same game since Elgin Bayl Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Luka Doncic recorded 52 points and 10 assists to become the third player in Los Angeles Lakers history to post at least 50 points and 10 assists in a single game. Elgin Baylor first accomplished the feat in 1961 before repeating it in 1963, while Jerry West logged the stat line in 1962.

Why it matters: Ending a franchise drought that had stood since 1963 places Doncic alongside Baylor and West in the Los Angeles record books. Since the Lakers pivoted to a Luka Doncic-led identity, his dual scoring and playmaking workload has defined the offense during the regular season.

By the numbers: Luka Doncic: 52 PTS, 8 REB, 10 AST (game-high 52 points).

What to watch: Doncic will look to carry his scoring and playmaking form forward as the Los Angeles Lakers continue their regular-season slate.

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@LawMurrayTheNU 2026-10-25T23:38:19.966285+00:00

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