Luka Doncic reaches 3,000 points for Lakers in win over Jazz

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Luka Doncic reaches 3,000 points for Lakers in win over Jazz
Summary

Luka Doncic set a Lakers record by scoring 3,000 points in just 95 games during a 132-123 victory against the Jazz on October 25, 2026. Doncic surpassed George Mikan's previous mark of 106 games. He also recorded the first 50-point game of the season, finishing with 52 points, eight rebounds, and ten assists. The Lakers, now 3-0, rallied from an 18-point deficit as Doncic's scoring and playmaking fueled the comeback. The win solidifies Doncic's position as the leader of the team following LeBron James's offseason departure.

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  • •Doncic reached 3,000 points faster than any player in Lakers history.
  • •He scored 52 points in the victory over the Jazz.
  • •The Lakers are currently undefeated at 3-0 in the season.
  • •Doncic's performance led the team back from an 18-point deficit.
  • •LeBron James's departure positions Doncic as the Lakers' primary star.
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Luka Doncic has yet to play two full seasons with the LA Lakers, yet he has already established a legacy of greatness with the purple and gold squad. During Sunday’s 132-123 win over the Jazz, Doncic reached 3,000 points with the Lakers franchise faster than any other player in history.

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