Luka Dončić Scores Historic 49 Points, Leads Lakers Past Timberwolves

Luka Doncic has had a spectacular start to the 2025-26 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 92 points across the first two games and setting a new franchise record previously held by Jerry West. His 49-point performance helped the Lakers secure a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team that eliminated them in last season's playoffs. Austin Reaves, Doncic's teammate, contributed significantly with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, although he remained notably unimpressed by Doncic's historic night. Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki predicted Doncic will lead the league in scoring this season, a feat Doncic himself has achieved before. Doncic's early-season scoring average of 46 points per game places him among an elite group of players who have scored 40 or more points in consecutive opening games. Despite LeBron James' ongoing absence due to injury, Doncic and Reaves have shouldered much of the Lakers' offensive load, positioning the team for a competitive season.