Luka Doncic matches Kobe Bryant's scoring record in Lakers win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Luka Doncic scored 24 points by halftime during the Lakers' game against the Miami Heat on November 2, 2026, marking the first time a Laker has scored 20 or more points in five straight halves since Kobe Bryant. Doncic is now averaging 37.7 points per game this season, the highest average in league history for anyone other than Wilt Chamberlain. The Lakers also welcomed back Ziaire Williams, who missed three games due to foot soreness, further strengthening their lineup ahead of upcoming challenges. The Lakers are coming off a victory against the Raptors on November 1.
- •Doncic matches Bryant's record with scoring in five straight halves
- •He averages 37.7 points per game, second to Chamberlain
- •Ziaire Williams returns from injury after missing three games
- •Lakers beat the Raptors before facing the Heat
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic Matches Kobe – But Can He Pass Him?
"Luka Doncic became the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to score 20+ points in five straight halves. The stats from Monday night prove the hype is real.
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