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• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · 2 points · 3 h ago
  • In Walker Kessler's return game to Salt Lake City, Luka Doncic scored 52 with 10 assists on 30 shots in a 132-123 Lakers win over Utah. A host says the Lakers are 3-0. at 58:19
  • A host predicts Luka has a legit chance at his first MVP if he stays healthy and the Lakers pile up wins. at 58:52

  “Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries & New Contenders? + Major Beef” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · 6 h ago
  • Dave DuFour: At Utah, the Lakers gave up 47 points in the first quarter and scored 45 in the second. Luka Doncic had 52 points (8-of-18 from three), 8 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals, and Austin Reaves scored 29. at 13:38
  • Law said the Lakers currently have the league's No. 1 offense. The Jazz were in the penalty early in both the second and fourth quarters while Luka was on the bench, and Austin Reaves drove the comeback. at 15:35

  “Jalen Williams Suffers Devastating Injury + Miami Slides in Power Rankings” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 4 points · 10 h ago
  • Andy Kamineski said Doncic's second-half defense was quite good. at 15:28
  • Danny said Doncic scored or assisted on 27 of the Lakers' 40 made field goals and sat for about 10 minutes. at 15:51
  • Sweepo said defenses have to trap and double Doncic, but his passing punishes pressure that leaves the middle slip pass or the cross-court skip pass open. at 17:48
  • Both hosts said this may be the best individual game of the season so far. at 18:17

  “GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · 13 h ago

  Lakers' Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points with 10 assists in win

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• X Khobi Price (@khobi_price) · Report · 14 h ago

  In addition to this sequence to close out the first half, Luka Doncic also drew a charge against Keyonte George in the midst of his scoring flurry in the 4Q (13 points in final 4:06). JJ Redick: "I told him this earlier today: Defensively, he's been really good going into

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• Podcast Locked On Lakers · 11 points · 15 h ago
  • Luka had eight rebounds, which led the team, and four turnovers against 10 assists. at 20:06
  • JJ Redick (reported): JJ Redick said after the game that Luka was as responsible, if not more, for Utah's scoring as for the Lakers' scoring. A host added that Luka tightened up his defense as the game went on. at 4:05
  • JJ Redick (reported): JJ Redick specifically pointed out how poor Luka's rebounding was. at 4:55
  • Host analysis: in the first quarter Luka left shooters wide open on two or three sequences, including Utah's Markkanen and George. From the second quarter on, his defense was really good and often disruptive. at 4:34
  • Luka closed the first half with an and-one, a forced tie-up/steal, and a step-back three over Ace Bailey that put the Lakers up 74-71 at the half. He also closed the third quarter with a big three. at 10:34
  • Luka followed his usual pattern: he played the first quarter and sat about six minutes in the second. The Lakers were already gaining momentum before he checked back in. at 6:42
  • Host analysis: the Lakers are much more dynamic with reserves on the floor than last year. One of Luka or Austin will almost always be on the floor with the bench. at 14:05
  • JJ Redick; Luka Doncic (reported): Luka had not been particularly good or efficient in the first two games. The host said JJ said this. Luka himself described himself as terrible in game two (Friday). at 9:12
  • On reaching 40 points, Luka passed LeBron for sixth on the Lakers' all-time list of 40-point games. at 16:32
  • The Lakers ran a lot of Reaves-Luka two-man game with Austin screening for Luka. The dagger three late in the fourth came when both defenders went with Luka and left Austin wide open. at 27:02
  • Luka sometimes screened for Austin, which a host said is not something Luka has historically done much. at 27:23

  “Luka Drops 52, Reaves 29, Lakers Overcome Slow Start and Beat Utah, 132-123” · listen ↗

• RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 16 h ago

  Luka Doncic: Erupts for 52 points with 10 assists — Doncic posted 52 points (17-30 FG, 8-18 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 win over the Jazz.

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• X Khobi Price (@khobi_price) · Report · 17 h ago

  Luka Doncic with a stepback 3 to close out the 3Q; giving the Lakers a 103-100 lead going into the 4Q. Luka's up to 39 points on 14-of-26 shooting, plus 8 assists, 7 rebounds and 2 steals.

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• X Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) · Report · 18 h ago

  Halftime: Lakers 74, Jazz 71 What a response from the Lakers. After a disappointing first quarter, they punched back in the second, outscoring Utah 45-24. Austin Reaves (15 points), Sandro Mamukelashvili (9 points), and Luka Doncic (8 of his 25) led the charge. They likely need

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• X Khobi Price (@khobi_price) · Report · 18 h ago

  Strong-two way sequence from Luka Doncic to close out the first half: Strips Ace Bailey before hitting a pull-up 3 over Ace, giving the Lakers their biggest lead of the game after trailing by 18 in the 2Q. Lakers up 74-71 going into halftime.

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• Podcast Yaxel Lendeborg (quoted), via The Athletic NBA Daily · Quote · Oct 24 around the league

  Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg clashed with Luka after fouling him in the opener vs the Lakers. Afterward he said he had lost all respect for Luka after watching him whine and complain.

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 27:34 · listen ↗

  also reported by Yaxel Lendeborg (reported), via The Herd with Colin Cowherd, Yaxel Lendeborg (quoted), via Locked On NBA, CBS Sports

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks · 2 points · Oct 24
  • Yaxel Lendeborg; Draymond Green; Stephen Curry; Steve Kerr (reported): Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg talked trash to Luka Doncic during the game and afterwards said he 'lost all respect for Luca'. The hosts say Draymond Green, Steph and Kerr all came out in support. Luka was 1 of 6 when guarded by Lendeborg, per the host's recollection. at 54:12
  • Against Golden State, Walker Kessler (now on the Lakers) made a difference on defense and had many dunks; a chat question referred to 10. Austin Reaves had about five first-half shots and still finished with 20-something. Both hosts sell the Luka/Reaves/Kessler group as a top-three trio. at 1:08:52

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” · listen ↗

• X Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) · Report · Oct 24

  The starting point guards on each team has eight turnovers each Darius Garland's teammates have 17 turnovers Luka Doncic's teammates have 9 turnoers It's been a mess Los Angeles calls timeout with 4:21 left, trying to hold on (seriously) to a 119-109 lead

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• Podcast KG Certified · 5 points · Oct 24
  • Host view: with the extra pieces gone, the Lakers are fully Luka Doncic's team now. The host notes Luka led the league in scoring before this change. at 41:49
  • A host thinks the Lakers have a good start on putting pieces around Luka that fit his game. The host adds it will be interesting to see what they do at the trade deadline. at 42:59
  • Hosts say defensive commitment is this year's question for Luka and Austin Reaves. They say the Lakers are only as good as their defensive effort and will need to add defense. at 44:15
  • Yaxel Lendeborg (reported): In his first game, Yaxel Lendeborg went nose to nose with Luka after the game. Per the host's relay, he said he didn't respect Luka because of Luka's constant complaining. at 45:02
  • Hosts read the exchange this way: Yaxel Lendeborg wanted one-on-one competition, not Luka talking to the refs. They say Luka 'complains and whines a lot' and doesn't play defense, and that Luka will make a mental note of the incident. at 46:38

  “Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Walker Kessler, now playing alongside Luka and Austin Reaves, went 'like 12 for 12', all roll-catch-dunk. The host praised this as the ideal role for a big next to those creators. at 17:04
  • Yaxel Lendeborg (reported): Hosts paraphrased Yaxl's postgame comments Yaxel Lendeborg: he only watches highlights, lost respect for Luka over complaining, and said the only basket Luka got on him was a half-court prayer. Luka scored 28. at 30:06

  “The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Lakers · 4 points · Oct 23
  • The host says Kessler will not be a low-post option. He will be set up by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Collin Sexton. at 8:29
  • Brian Kamenetzky: The host predicts most of Kessler's baskets will be dunks or near-dunks. They will come from lobs from Luka Doncic and from putbacks after Luka or Austin Reaves draw defenders. at 13:25
  • The host argues that Luka Doncic makes every center he plays with look better, so Kessler will be made to look elite. at 23:40
  • Luka Doncic is off the floor, the host says Austin Reaves also tends to build very good chemistry with centers, because of his paint touches and audacious passing. at 24:27

  “Why Walker Kessler's Debut Should be a Sign of Things to Come” · listen ↗

• Podcast First Take · 2 points · Oct 23
  • A rookie, Yaxel Lendeborg, described as a national champion out of Michigan, recently challenged Luka Doncic on the court. Per Stephen A.'s paraphrase, the rookie criticized Luka for complaining to officials. at 39:10
  • Luka's team Luka Doncic won that game, and Walker Kessler dunked ten times. at 40:22

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• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 23 name not confirmed around the league

  Warriors: Steph Curry had 23-2-1 and looked a step slow. Yaxel Lendeborg played fine and defended Luka Doncic well.

  “The Cavaliers Need Help | James Dolan Is The WORST” at 24:50 · listen ↗

• Story CBS Sports · Article · Oct 23

  NBA Sure Things: Three days into the new season, these nine things feel like guarantees

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• Podcast Gil's Arena · 7 points · Oct 23
  • The Lakers opened their season at home against the Warriors. The show describes Luka Doncic as the face of the franchise after LeBron left. at 3:27
  • Luka took out a full-page ad in the LA Times with a letter to Lakers fans. He also paid for fan parking near the arena and for free Metro bike-share rides. at 3:37
  • Luka finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, and hit five threes. at 8:29
  • Host analysis: Kessler rolls every time instead of popping. His lob threat makes Luka's job easy coming off the pick-and-roll against drop coverage, and it pulls weak-side and corner defenders over. at 13:26
  • Luka was reportedly only about 1-for-6 against Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. at 11:07
  • Luka hit a half-court bank shot over Yaxel Lendeborg to end the second quarter. The Lakers closed the half on a 17-4 run and led by 14 at the break. at 8:07
  • Luka Doncic (quoted): Postgame clip: Luka said Lendeborg was 'talking crazy' and that he was trying not to talk back this season. at 39:21

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part2” · listen ↗

• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Host analysis: the Lakers clearly drilled Kessler to keep running to the rim, cutting and sitting in the dunker spot, especially when Luka is on the move. Pulling the opposing big onto Kessler opens the lane for Luka. at 11:52
  • Host analysis: the Lakers paid a lot for Kessler because a team needs a big man to compete in the West, and because Luka had been asking for a legit big. at 31:12
  • Yaxel Lendeborg came in amped up and chirping at Luka. Hosts think it fired Luka up and turned a blown lead into a bigger one. at 14:04
  • Warriors (reported): Relayed: the Warriors were encouraged by Lendeborg's one-on-one defense on Luka, which a host thinks held Luka to 1-of-6. They learned it helps to put him on a star because it charges him up. at 11:11

  “Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Andy Kamenetzky, Locked On Lakers · Analysis · Oct 23

  Andy's analysis: against better defensive teams, starting Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle, who are not dynamic offensive players, puts too much on Luka, Austin and Kessler's scoring and limits the offense.

  “Could Collin Sexton's Return Mean a Starting Lineup Change? Plus Is a 6-0 Start Coming for Lakers?” at 17:10 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Prediction · Oct 22 around the league

  On the question of whether Edwards will lead the league in scoring: one panelist chose SGA and Swaggy said yes, staying loyal to the Wolves. The host said Edwards' 29 ppg last season was third behind Luka and SGA, and that Luka was last season's scoring champion.

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part 1” at 1:16:46 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Lakers · 3 points · Oct 22
  • On Wednesday, Luka Doncic took out a full-page ad in the LA Times about the season, describing it as the beginning of a championship journey. at 4:50
  • The host believes Doncic paid for about 150 people to park at or near Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The host hedged this with "I believe". at 5:06
  • Doncic was the one who addressed the crowd before the opener, which the host calls a yearly tradition. at 5:21

  “How Luka Dončić Is Building a Strong Relationship With Lakers Fans (and Why it Will Last)” · listen ↗

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