The incredible record that Luka Doncic has broken with the Lakers

The start of the 2025/26 NBA season has seen the Los Angeles Lakers lose their first game and win the second. In both, Luka Doncic delivered incredible performances, making history in the purple and gold jersey. The team's star set a record that had been held by Jerry West for 56 years.

In just two official games with the Lakers, the Slovenian star has put on a performance that is already etched in the history books of the Los Angeles franchise: 92 combined points.

Doncic scored 43 points in the debut against Golden State Warriors and followed up with 49 points in Friday's victory against Minnesota Timberwolves, a performance that allowed him to break a record that had been standing for 56 years, originally held by Jerry West, who had scored 81 points in the first two games of a season back in 1969.

Doncic's impact has been tremendous, not only due to the magnitude of his numbers but also the overwhelming sense of control he exudes every time he steps onto the court. After the win against Minnesota, the Slovenian expressed satisfaction, albeit focused on the collective goal:

"I wish we had won the first game, but obviously, it's a good comeback. Minnesota is a great team, and we had to fight hard to win today. But I feel great. I want to win every game."

The Lakers' locker room, still adjusting to the presence of a superstar of this caliber, does not hide its amazement. Rui Hachimura summed it up clearly when assessing the magnitude of Doncic's performance:

"He dominates the entire game with great ease. And we're not playing against any team: Minnesota is a serious title contender in the West. This is insane."

Meanwhile, Austin Reaves went further when asked if he believed Doncic could average 40 points per game this season:

"Yes," he replied without hesitation. And when reporters pressed on whether that could translate to wins for the Lakers, Reaves simply repeated: "Yes. He's so good it's rare."

No Seeking Revenge

Doncic's offensive explosion comes just a few months after a bitter end to the previous season, when his team was eliminated in the first round by the Timberwolves. However, the Slovenian guard made it clear that he doesn't act out of revenge: "I just want to forget about last season. I was trying to turn the page. I really don't think about that first-round series."

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