NBA World Reacts To Luka Dončić’s Performance In Mavs-Lakers Game

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On Friday night, Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks in California.

The Lakers continued their hot streak, winning by a score of 129-119.

Dončić exploded (against his former team) for 35 points, five rebounds, 11 assists and one block while shooting 10/18 from the field and 4/9 from three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

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NBA World Reacts To Dončić’s 35-Point Explosion

Here’s what people were saying about Dončić:

Real Sports: “Luka Doncic has the 3rd most games in NBA HISTORY with 35+ PTS & 10+ AST. He’s 26 years old…”

@TheDunkCentral: “Luka Doncic over his last 5 games: 35 PTS – 5 REB – 11 AST 43 PTS – 13 AST – 7 3PM 33 PTS – 11 REB – 8 AST 37 PTS – 5 REB – 10 AST 41 PTS – 9 REB – 6 AST”

@PolymarketHoops: “Luka Doncic this season: 35.1 PPG 8.5 RPG 9.4 APG 62.5% TS It would be the most efficient 35+ PPG season in NBA history.”

NBA: “”Dončić doing Dončić things.” Great defense by Klay, but better offense by Luka!”

Dončić is now a perfect 3-0 against the Mavs.

Their next matchup will come on January 24 (in Dallas).

Underdog NBA: “Luka Doncic in 3 games vs. the Mavs: 35 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST 45 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST 19 PTS, 15 REB, 12 AST 3-0”

NBA on Prime: “Luka Dončić is ridiculous”

@stevejones20: “So Luka Doncic plays so well that you decide to trap him at half court and that gets a wide open three for LeBron James and I don’t think that’s how that’s supposed to work”

@MavsMuse: “The Mavs are now 0-3 vs Luka Doncic.”

@LegionHoops: “Luka smacked Klay on his behind after hitting him with the pump multiple times ???? Cold.”

SportsCenter: “LUKA AND REAVES WENT TO WORK AND GOT THE NBA CUP WIN VS. DALLAS ????”

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On the season, the future Hall of Famer is averaging 35.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, 9.4 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range in 14 games.

He is on track to make is his sixth All-Star Game in just eight seasons.

The Lakers have had an incredible start to the 2025-26 season with a 14-4 record in 18 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference.

JJ Redick is in just his second season at the helm, but they are on track for their second straight regular season of 50+ wins.

Following the Mavs, Dončić and the Lakers will remain at home to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night (they are 6-2 in Los Angeles).

As for Dallas, they have had a rough start to their first full season without Dončić.

They are the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 5-15 record in 20 games.

The Mavs are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and will resume action on Saturday against the LA Clippers).

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