Luka Doncic Sends Shockwaves Through NBA with Historic Lakers Start
Luka Doncic isn’t just playing basketball right now; he’s rewriting the script. The Los Angeles Lakers star has made ballot history, dazing suckers with back-to-back 40-point performances to start off the 2025- 26 NBA season.
Friday night’s clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves was nothing short of electric.
Doncic erupted once again, dropping 49 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out eight assists in just 35 twinkles. It was pure domination, controlled chaos wrapped in royal brilliance.
The figures? Sensational. He went 14 of 23 from the bottom, hit five triplets, and coolly converted 16 of 19 free throws.
This came hot on the heels of his season opener, where he racked up 43 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists in a narrow loss to the Golden State Warriors. Two games. Two monstrous showings. One clear message: Luka Doncic has arrived in purple and gold.
A LUKA 49-PIECE IN LA LA LAND
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 25, 2025
NBA insider Brett Siegel confirmed the historic moment, stating: “With 40-plus points tonight, Luka Doncic has just become the first player in Lakers history to record back-to-back 40-point games to start a season.
He is the fourth player in NBA history to do so (Anthony Davis, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain).”
It wasn’t just Doncic’s night; it was the Lakers’ statement. After a sluggish first quarter that saw Minnesota lead 40–36, Los Angeles took control and never looked back.
The final three quarters were all Lakers, outscoring the Timberwolves 92–70 in front of a roaring home crowd.
The difference? countenance. Precision. And free throws. The Lakers hit 26 of their 32 attempts( 81.3) while keeping fouls to a chastened 20.
The Timberwolves plodded to match that energy, converting just 15 of 21 from the line and committing 27 fouls.
Supporting Doncic, Austin Reaves was brilliant, 25 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds. Confident. Composed. Effective.
Rui Hachimura followed with 23 points, DeAndre Ayton added 15 and eight boards, while Jake LaRavia scored six points and a steal.
Yes, it’s beforehand. Two games in. But Luka Doncic is playing like a man on a charge. His control of tempo, his capability to bend defenses, and his sheer scoring art have set the tone for what could be a defining season for the Lakers.
The MVP whispers are getting louder. Next up, the Lakers head north to face the Sacramento Kings on 26 October, aiming to ride this instigation and solidify their identity as serious contenders in the Western Conference.
Luka Doncic isn’t just making Lakers history, he’s reshaping it. With every step- reverse muumuu, every ray pass, and every impregnable drive, the Slovenian megastar is reminding everyone why he’s one of the most blessed players of his generation.
