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Doncic’s 35-Point, 5-Steal Showcase Pushes Lakers to 7-2 and Five Straight

The shorthanded Lakers reach 7-2, with a five-game road trip next that will test their depth.

Nov 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring the basket and drawing the foul against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a Laker foul during a 118-116 Los Angeles Lakers win over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on November 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images). NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Overview

  • In a 118-116 win over the Spurs, Luka Doncic posted 35 points, 13 assists, nine rebounds, five steals and two blocks.
  • The NBA said he is the first Laker to record at least 35 points, 10 assists and five steals in a regular-season game since steals were first tracked in 1973-74.
  • OptaSTATS reported Doncic has scored or assisted on 311 points through his first five games, the most by any player over his first five of a season in league history.
  • Through five games, he is averaging roughly 40 points, 11 rebounds and 9.2 assists, with multiple analytics outlets corroborating the record-setting start.
  • Los Angeles has won five in a row despite injuries to LeBron James (sciatica) and recent absences for Austin Reaves, with Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton supplying support as the team heads to Atlanta to open a five-game trip.