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NBA Confirms Luka Dončić’s First-Ever 400 Points, 100 Assists Through 12 Games as Lakers Edge Jazz

The 26-year-old’s blistering start has lifted Los Angeles to 12-4, reinforcing an early MVP case.

Overview

  • After a 108-106 win over the Jazz, Dončić’s totals reached 414 points and 107 assists through 12 games, a first in NBA history verified by the league’s official account.
  • He posted 33 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in 40 minutes against Utah, narrowly missing a triple-double.
  • Through the early season he is averaging 34.5 points, 8.9 assists, and 8.8 rebounds on 46.7% shooting.
  • Los Angeles is 12-4, has gone 9-2 in Dončić’s last 11 appearances, and has climbed to the West’s No. 2 seed.
  • He leads the league in scoring and is the only player currently ranking top five in both assists and steals per game, per Yahoo Sports.