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Luka Doncic makes history in Lakers’ win over Timberwolves

Published

October 25, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates in the second half as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Johnny Juzang (9) watches at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Who needs LeBron James when you have Luka Doncic? The Slovenian basketball star made history with his 49-point, 11-rebound, and eight-assist performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Doncic became the first player in NBA history to start a season with back-to-back games of 40+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists.

Luka Dončić becomes the FIRST player in NBA history to open a season with back-to-back games of 40+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ assists! https://t.co/HIXIBBNqFo pic.twitter.com/IzYjbiWpPa

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) October 25, 2025

Doncic’s efforts led to the Lakers securing their first win of the season. LA beat Minnesota 128-110, gaining a little payback from last year’s playoff defeat.

About the Author Published Oct 25, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1