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10/25 18:58 CDT Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points in the Lakers'
victory over the Jazz
Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points in the Lakers' victory over the
Jazz
By JOHN COON
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) --- Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting eight 3-pointers,
to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on
Sunday.
In the first 50-point game this season in the NBA, Doncic made several big
baskets late in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers win for the eighth time
in their last nine games against Utah. He finished off a 14-5 go-ahead run with
back-to-back 3s that gave Los Angeles a 127-121 lead with 1:42 left.
Doncic also had 10 assists and seven rebounds. Austin Reaves added 29 points
for the Lakers. The pair combined to shoot 21 of 24 on free throws.
Walker Kessler had only two points and seven rebounds in his first game back in
Utah after being sent to Los Angeles in a sign-and-trade deal in July.
Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points to lead the Jazz, who blew an 18-point
second-quarter lead.
Keyonte George had 24 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists for the Jazz. Jaren
Jackson Jr. added 20 points while Ace Bailey chipped in 17 points and 12
rebounds.
Doncic hit a stepback 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds left in the half to give the
Lakers their first lead at 74-71.
Up Next
Lakers: Host Portland on Tuesday.
Jazz: Host Memphis on Monday.
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