Luka Doncic delivered a season-high 51 points Thursday night, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a 142-130 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
The outburst marked the guard’s highest total since arriving in Los Angeles. “Obviously, to have a 50-point game in here, it feels very special,” Doncic said, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
Los Angeles spread the scoring load behind its star. Austin Reaves put up 30 points, Deandre Ayton added 23 and Rui Hachimura chipped in 15 as all five starters reached double figures.
LeBron James, back after missing three games, finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Head coach JJ Redick noted the veteran’s focus on facilitating. “LeBron wants to do everything possible to help his team win. He understands the importance of making sure Luka and AR can be at their best,” Redick said. James added, “If it benefits others, it benefits the team.”
The win was the seventh in eight games for the Lakers, who sit third in the Western Conference with the playoffs approaching.
Source: Hoops Wire
