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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 10: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a dunk during the second half of the basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 10, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Rockets in Houston.
The Lakers won by a score of 124-116.
Luka Doncic finished with 40 points, nine rebounds, ten assists and one steal while shooting 12/25 from the field and 7/17 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
Lakers Star Luka Doncic Made NBA History
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets defends Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Doncic also made NBA history with his performance.
Real App wrote: “Luka Doncic is the youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,600 career threes made.”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Doncic came into the night with incredible averages of 32.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 56 games.
He is in his first full season with the Lakers (and will have a chance to win the 2026 MVP Award).
Underdog NBA wrote: “Luka Doncic in win over Rockets: 40 PTS 9 REB 10 AST LeBron James: 30 PTS 13-14 FG Lakers sweep 2-game set at Houston and have now won 10 of 11 overall.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 12: Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, right, congratulates Lakers guard Luka Doncic after he sank a three-point shot, totaling 51 points for the game against the Bulls in the second half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Doncic And Lakers On Fire
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets defends Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the game at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 43-25 record in 68 games.
They are in the middle of a six-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).
Following their win over the Rockets, the Lakers will visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night in Florida.
Lakers reporter Jovan Buha wrote: “A masterclass in closing a game from Luka. 40-9-10. LA wins its 7th straight, improving to 44-25. They win the season series w/ HOU and have a 3-game lead in the battle for No. 3, given they now own all the tiebreakers.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Guard Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a shot during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
As for the Rockets, they are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-26 record in 67 games.
They have won just five out of their last ten games (and are 23-9 on the road).
On Friday, the Rockets will host the Atlanta Hawks in Houston.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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