Luka Doncic’s 52-point masterpiece fuels Lakers’ wild comeback against Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY — Luka Doncic entered Sunday looking to find his offensive rhythm.

He found it in abundance at Delta Center.

The Slovenian superstar guard dropped his first 50-point game of the season, leading the Lakers to a 132-123 win over the Jazz for their third straight victory to kick off the 2026-27 season.

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during a game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images

Doncic scored 52 points on 17-of-30 shooting, hitting a trio of 3-pointers late in the game’s precarious moments.

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“Anybody that overreacts to him not making shots in the first two games, it’s the first two games,” Austin Reaves said. “That’s the same player who’s capable of doing amazing things on the court. It was a matter of time before he did what he did.”

Doncic’s first stepback 3 of the fourth tied the game at 116 with just over four minutes left.

The second and third 3s put the Lakers up by five and six, respectively, putting the Lakers in full control.

By the time Doncic was at the free throw line with 12.5 seconds left to ice the game, “M-V-P” chants filled the Jazz’ home arena.

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He waved goodbye to Jazz fans in the crowd after assisting Reaves on a 3-pointer to put the Lakers up, 130-123, with 34 seconds left, while Reaves shushed the crowd.

“When he’s in the flow state,” coach JJ Redick said, “he gets into like showman mode, he’s on stage performing, and that’s always – it’s always really fun to watch.”

Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Dončić looks to shoot as Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in Salt Lake City. AP Photo/Bethany Baker

Doncic recorded 13 points of his scoring total in the fourth, with all of his fourth-quarter points coming in the final 4:06 of the game.

He shot 8-of-18 on 3s, and 10 of 11 on free throws, to go with 10 assists and 8 rebounds for a near triple-double.

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Reaves added 29 points on 7-of-12 shooting and 4 assists, with 11 points of his scoring total coming in the final…

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