Los Angeles, CA — In just two games, Luka Doncic has turned the City of Angels into a theater of disbelief.
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers star dropped 49 points in a 128–110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, breaking a 56-year-old franchise record and setting a new tone for a team that looks reborn under new coach JJ Redick.

With his tally now at 92 points through two games, Doncic surpassed Jerry West’s long-standing mark of 81 points over the first two games of a season — a record that had stood since 1968. The performance made him the first player in Lakers history to open a season with back-to-back 40-point games, joining an elite club that includes Anthony Davis, Michael Jordan, and Wilt Chamberlain.

“Could Luka average 40 this season?” teammate Austin Reaves was asked post-game.
“Yes,” he smiled. “He’s so good, it’s weird.”

Night Luka Took Over

Doncic’s performance was a blend of artistry and precision — 14-of-23 from the field, 5-of-12 from deep, and 16-of-19 from the free-throw line.
He also pulled down 11 rebounds and dished 8 assists, nearly completing another triple-double.

But it wasn’t just about numbers — it was about control. From the opening quarter, where he tied Kobe Bryant and Kyle Kuzma for most first-quarter points in team history (23), to his effortless orchestration in the second half, Doncic dictated every possession.

“He dominates the whole game so easily,” said forward Rui Hachimura, who contributed 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting. “And it’s not some random team we beat — it’s a Western Conference Finals team. This is crazy.”

Redemption from a Rocky Start

After a disappointing season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers were determined to bounce back. They improved their shooting percentage to 59.2%, made 41.4% of their three-pointers, and cut their turnovers nearly in half.

Doncic’s leadership set the tone — calm, composed, but unrelenting.

“I wish we won the first game,” Doncic said, “but this was a good comeback. I feel great. I want to win every game.”

The Lakers flipped the script from their sloppy third quarter against Golden State, dominating Minnesota 40–31 after halftime.
Even coach JJ Redick couldn’t help but celebrate.

“For the first time in Lakers history, the other team called the first timeout in the third quarter,” Redick laughed. “We were like, ‘All right, group, we did it!’”

Chasing 50 — And Greatness

As the fourth quarter wound down, Doncic sat on 49 points with the Lakers up by 23.
Redick, hoping to get him to 50, called a timeout.

“I was trying to get the guy 50,” Redick admitted. “Gave him three chances, then a fourth — he gets fouled, and he misses one. Even that’s Luka being Luka.”

Doncic went 1-for-2 at the line, finishing with 49 — his highest total yet in purple and gold. He checked out to a standing ovation from the home crowd, grinning sheepishly as teammates mobbed him on the sideline.

“When is he going to miss?” joked Deandre Ayton, who added 15 points and eight rebounds in his first win with the Lakers. “It’s unbelievable to watch. I wanted him to get 50 tonight.”

A Record Start, A Bigger Mission

In just two games, Doncic has scored more points than LeBron James or Kobe Bryant ever did to start a Lakers season — and yet, his focus remains singular.

“I’m not thinking about last season,” he said. “I just want to move on and win. Every night.”

With his new teammates clicking, Redick’s system thriving, and the crowd chanting “MVP” before Halloween, the Luka Era in Los Angeles might be unfolding faster than anyone expected.

The next question isn’t whether he can score 50 — it’s whether anyone can stop him.

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