The Lakers pulled off a huge road win against one of the NBA’s best teams, crushing the Denver Nuggets 123-100. Dončić had his best game yet in a Lakers uniform, stuffing the stat sheet with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals. His all-around dominance gave Lakers fans an exciting preview of what he brings to the team.
After the game, LeBron praised Luka’s performance and how smoothly he’s blended in, making it clear that he sees Dončić as an ideal fit alongside him.
"I think it was his fourth game back, but yeah, that’s the Luka we’ve all been accustomed to watching over the last seven years," LeBron said. "Especially when he gets that step-back going from the left side of the floor—pretty damn dangerous. Big-time game for him tonight."
James likened their on-court chemistry to a quarterback and wide receiver duo, praising Luka’s exceptional passing skills.
"I'm a natural-born wide receiver, and he's a natural-born quarterback, so it fits perfectly," LeBron explained.
"I've been running the floor and filling lanes my whole life, and he's been throwing great passes his whole life. It’s not hard to get a rhythm when you have that kind of connection. It’s all about eye contact and him being the great quarterback that he is," he added.
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