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MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench at the end of the third quarter against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. 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 Rich Storry/Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Orlando Magic in Florida.
Luka Doncic had 25 points, three rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block while shooting 10/18 from the field and 3/7 from three-point range in his first 20 minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic Made History
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Doncic also made history with his first half performance.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “Per Lakers: In the first half tonight at Orlando, Luka Dončić recorded a half with at least 20 points, marking his 38th such occasion of the season. He surpasses Kobe Bryant (2002-03) for the fourth most such halves in a single season in Lakers history since tracking began in 1996-97.
1. Kobe Bryant – 60 (2005-05) 2. Kobe Bryant – 45 (2006-07) 3. Kobe Bryant – 39 (2007-08) 4. Luka Dončić – 38 (2025-26)”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Doncic has scored 100 total points over the last two games (against the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets).
He came into the night against the Magic with outstanding averages of 33.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 37.0% from three-point range in 58 games.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with teammates after making a three pointer in the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
Doncic And The Lakers This Season
GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 06: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball around Karlo Matkovic #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 06, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
The Lakers are currently the third seed in the Western Conference with a 45-25 record in 70 games.
They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak (and have won nine out of their last ten).
The NBA wrote (on March 19): “🚨 LUKA JUST DROPPED 60 POINTS 🚨 🪄 60 PTS 🪄 7 REB 🪄 5 STL 🪄 9 3PM
It’s the first 60-PT game for a Lakers player since Kobe Bryant scored 60 PTS in his final NBA game on April 13, 2016 vs the Jazz.”
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Following the Magic, the Lakers will play their next game on Monday night when they visit the Detroit Pistons in Michigan.
On the road, they have gone 22-13 in 35 games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Doncic will have an excellent chance to win the 2026 MVP Award.
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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