LeBron James and Luka Dončić turned an everyday season win into an evening that can be remembered in Lakers historical past.
For simply the second time, LeBron and Luka every recorded 25 or extra factors, 10 or extra assists, and at the very least 5 rebounds in the identical sport.
That mixture has solely been achieved a number of instances by one different Lakers duo in franchise historical past: Jerry West and Elgin Baylor.
Luka completed with 27 factors, 12 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 three-pointers, controlling the offense all through the evening.
LeBron added one other milestone of his personal, passing Robert Parish for probably the most double-doubles in NBA historical past by a participant aged 40 or older.
The efficiency confirmed how nicely the 2 stars complemented one another. One managed the tempo, the opposite picked his spots, and collectively they stuffed the stat sheet in a approach that stored the Lakers in command.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum chipped in vital factors, however this was clearly an evening pushed by the Lakers’ two stars.
