Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic scored 52 points, including eight three-pointers, to lead his team to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz in an NBA match in Salt Lake City.
According to the NBA's official website in Jakarta on Monday, Doncic's achievement marked his first 50-point game in the NBA this season. The Slovenian also recorded 10 assists and seven rebounds.
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Doncic made several key shots late in the fourth quarter. Two consecutive three-pointers capped a 14-5 run that gave the Lakers a 127-121 lead with 1:42 remaining.
The win marked the Lakers' eighth in their last nine meetings against the Jazz.
Austin Reaves added 29 points for the Lakers. Doncic and Reaves combined to hit 21 of 24 free throws.
Walker Kessler had just two points and seven rebounds in his first game back in Utah since being traded to the Lakers in a sign-and-trade deal in July.
For the home side, Lauri Markkanen led the scoring with 28 points. The Jazz failed to maintain the 18-point lead they had built in the second quarter.
Keyonte George recorded 24 points, nine rebounds , and 10 assists for the Jazz. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 points, while Ace Bailey contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lakers took their first lead on Doncic's step-back three-pointer with 4.1 seconds left in the first half, making it 74-71.
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