Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in action on Thursday night against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dončić, who joined the Lakers recently, is coming off a great game where he had a triple-double against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.
Luka Dončić’s Performance vs Mavericks
In his last game, Dončić played 35 minutes and scored 19 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and gave out 12 assists. His all-around game helped the Lakers win, showing why he is such an important addition to the team.
Lakers' Record with Luka Dončić
Since Dončić joined the Lakers, the team has been doing well with a 7-2 record. However, they are 3-2 when Dončić plays. His impact has been clear, and the Lakers are hoping he can continue helping the team win.
Luka Dončić’s Stats vs Timberwolves
In Thursday’s game, Dončić played 27 minutes by halftime. He scored 13 points, hitting 4 of 14 shots and missing all 7 of his three-point attempts. He also made 5 of 7 free throws. Dončić grabbed 9 rebounds and added 5 assists. Though his shooting wasn’t great, his overall play is still helping the Lakers.
Anthony Edwards picked up his 16th technical foul of the season vs. the Lakers.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 28, 2025
He was ejected from the game and will be suspended for the Wolves' next game. pic.twitter.com/VNp842z0G2
In the game, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was ejected, which could make things harder for Minnesota.
Lakers’ Next Game
After facing the Timberwolves, the Lakers will play the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night in the second game of a back-to-back. The game is set to start at 10 p.m. ET and will be shown on ESPN.
Fans are excited to see how Dončić will continue to perform for his new team as the Lakers try to keep up their good form.