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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 24: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Brooklyn Nets (at home).
Luka Doncic has been on fire as of late.
He already had 14 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block while shooting 6/10 from the field and 2/2 from three-point range in his first 12 minutes of playing time.
Lakers Star Luka Doncic Made History
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
UPDATE: The Lakers won by a score of 116-99.
Doncic also made Lakers history during the game by recording his 100th steal of the year.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “Per Lakers: With his first steal tonight vs. Brooklyn, Luka Dončić recorded his 100th steal of the season, becoming the 10th player this season and the 28th in franchise history to reach the mark.”
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – NOVEMBER 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a shot during the second half of a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on November 23, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Doncic came into play with averages of 33.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 61 games.
He has scored 168 points over the last four games.
GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 14: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter of an 2025 Emirates NBA Cup game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on November 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Doncic And The Lakers
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a referee during a 135-118 Lakers win over the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on November 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Lakers have been one of the elite teams in the league this season.
They are coming off a 137-130 win over the Pacers (in Indiana).
Doncic went off for 43 points while shooting 15/30 from the field.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 18, 2025: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) walks down the court during the game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The Lakers are currently the third seed in the Western Conference with a 47-26 record in 73 games.
They have won nine out of their last ten.
Following the Nets, the Lakers will remain in Los Angeles to host the Washington Wizards on Monday.
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)
Struggling Nets
The Nets are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-56 record.
They are in the middle of a nine-game losing streak.
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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