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Luka Dončić extends scoring streak to six games against Kings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:45 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Luka Dončić extends scoring streak to six games against Kings

Summary

Luka Dončić continued his impressive start to the season with a 40-point performance against the Sacramento Kings on November 4, extending his scoring streak to six games. ESPN's Kendrick Perkins drew comparisons between Dončić’s mindset and that of Kobe Bryant, emphasizing the two-time scoring champion's tenacity. Dončić is averaging a league-leading 38.5 points per game this season with notable shooting splits. His recent scoring surge has been pivotal as the Lakers improve to 7-2 on the season following his stellar outings.

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By the Numbers

•Dončić recorded 40 points against Sacramento on November 4.
•He has achieved five games with 35-plus points, a Lakers record since Kobe Bryant.
•Dončić averages 38.5 points per game with notable shooting efficiency.
•The Lakers improve to 7-2 with Dončić leading the scoring charge.
•Kendrick Perkins highlights similarities between Dončić and Kobe Bryant's mentality.

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6:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Closest Thing to Kobe (Bryant) That I’ve Seen,’ ‘An All-Time Great’ — Lakers Star Luka Dončić Draws Bold Comparison From NBA Champion

What they're saying

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Amid Luka Dončić’s scorching start to the season, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins compared the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s mindset to Kobe Bryant’s, drawing on his own experience facing the late Lakers legend in the NBA Finals. Dončić entered Wednesday’s road matchup against the Sacramento Kings riding a five-game streak of 35-plus points, tied for the longest by a Laker since Bryant.
— Yahoo Sports

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