Luka Dončić makes halfcourt shot before halftime in Lakers' opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Luka Dončić made a halfcourt shot just before halftime in the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 21. Dončić's shot followed a pass from Jake LaRavia and hit the backboard before going in, extending the Lakers' lead to 66-52 at the break. The game took place at the Crypto.com Arena. The moment was highlighted as part of Dončić's standout performance, which included a verbal exchange with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg during the first half.
- •Luka Dončić made a halfcourt shot before halftime.
- •The shot gave the Lakers a 66-52 lead over the Warriors.
- •Jake LaRavia assisted Dončić on the play.
- •The game is being played at Crypto.com Arena.
- •Dončić had a verbal exchange with Yaxel Lendeborg earlier in the half.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Luka Dončić makes halfcourt shot before halftime in Lakers' season opener
"Luka Dončić banked in the exclamation on the first half right before the buzzer of the LA Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors.
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