Luka Doncic nails half-court shot as Lakers lead Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Luka Doncic delivered a spectacular half-court shot just before halftime, helping the Los Angeles Lakers take a 66-52 lead over the Golden State Warriors. The shot followed a free throw from a technical foul on Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Doncic noted his enjoyment of making such shots, a skill he developed during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. JJ Redick, now Lakers’ head coach, acknowledged that Doncic has mastered this challenging shot during practice and warmups. After his long recovery from a hamstring injury, Doncic expressed eagerness for meaningful games to resume.
- •Doncic scored from half-court to extend the Lakers' lead to 14 points.
- •The shot was influenced by Lendeborg's taunting moments prior.
- •Doncic has emphasized his love for taking half-court shots in practice.
- •This was his first season game back after a hamstring injury.
- •The Lakers announced Doncic as a key player following his recovery.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — JJ Redick reveals hilarious reason for Luka Doncic’s half-court shot efficiency
"LOS ANGELES – With the final seconds of the first half ticking down, Luka Doncic caught a pass from Los Angeles Lakers teammate Jake LaRavia, squared up with the basket, and calmly knocked down a 3-point shot to increase the Lakers’ lead over the Golden State Warriors to 14, 66-52. It wasn’t just any old 3-point shot, however, it was a halfcourt […] The post JJ Redick reveals hilarious reason for Luka Doncic’s half-court shot efficiency appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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