Luka Doncic recorded 32 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, pushing the team to the top of the NBA standings.
The performance moved the Lakers to a 10-2 record, cementing their early-season momentum under JJ Redick.
Doncic has now accumulated 393 points through his first ten games of the season. According to historical league data, only Wilt Chamberlain has reached a higher scoring mark at the start of a campaign, with Chamberlain logging 529 points in 1962-63 and 496 in the immediately preceding season.
The Slovenian star played 39 minutes at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, overcoming six turnovers and a 3-of-11 shooting performance from beyond the arc. His role proved essential for a Lakers squad adjusting to a roster without LeBron James.
While Austin Reeves—who recently scored 43 points against the Detroit Pistons—was absent, other rotation players filled the void. Center Walter Kessler, acquired from the Utah Jazz during the offseason, finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
Additional contributions came from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who recorded 23 points including five three-pointers, and Collin Sexton, who added 18 points and six assists. For the Hawks, C. J. McCollum led the scoring effort with 21 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker contributed 20 points.
The San Antonio Spurs remain the Lakers’ primary competition in the Western Conference following a 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Victor Wembanyama recorded 40 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks in just 25 minutes of play.
Statistical records show Wembanyama has scored 331 points while playing 328 total minutes this season. This efficiency has placed him at the center of early-season MVP discussions alongside Doncic.
The Lakers look to maintain their conference lead as the regular season schedule continues. The team will return to the court for their next scheduled matchup, with official injury reports and roster updates to be released by the league prior to tip-off.
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