Luka Doncic records 10th career 50-point game

Trails only James Harden and Damian Lillard since 2018.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Tenth Luka Doncic 50-point game of his career Since Doncic entered the NBA in 2018, only James Harden (16) and Damian L Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Luka Doncic hit a game-tying three-pointer to reach 42 points with four minutes remaining before closing out a 50-point performance, per Law Murray.

Why it matters: The milestone moves Doncic into sole possession of third place for the most 50-point outings since his 2018 NBA debut, adding early momentum to MVP discussions surrounding Doncic in the 2026-27 regular season.

By the numbers: 50-point games since 2018: James Harden (16), Damian Lillard (11), Luka Doncic (10).

What to watch: Doncic stands one 50-point performance away from matching Lillard for the second-highest total in the league over the past eight seasons.

Sources

@LawMurrayTheNU 2026-10-25T23:34:50.884305+00:00

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