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Doncic Drops 41 in Lakers’ 119-95 Rout of Bucks as LeBron Nears Return

LeBron James is nearing his season debut after full five-on-five work with the South Bay Lakers.

Nov 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) dunks during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Nov 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) defends during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 15: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 15, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Luka Doncic led Los Angeles with 41 points, nine rebounds and six assists, with Austin Reaves adding 25 and Deandre Ayton posting 20 points and 10 boards in Milwaukee.
  • The Lakers closed a five-game trip 3-2 to move to 10-4, building a 65-34 halftime lead and holding the Bucks to their lowest first-half point total of the season.
  • Doncic is averaging 34.4 points per game to lead the NBA and has four 40-point outings in his first 10 games with Los Angeles.
  • LeBron James completed full-contact five-on-five sessions with the G League affiliate and, per ESPN reporting, could debut as soon as Tuesday against the Jazz.
  • Bronny James made his first start of the season with Rui Hachimura (calf) and Marcus Smart (illness) out, rookie Adou Thiero scored his first NBA points, and Giannis Antetokounmpo ensured the game ball reached Thiero after a brief postgame mix-up.