Luka Dončić shines on LA Lakers debut in blowout win over Utah Jazz Luka Dončić scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers on Monday night, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles’ 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Lakers coach JJ Redick, who played alongside Dončić for 13 games in 2021 with the Dallas Mavericks, was eager to see what Dončić would do in his much-hyped debut with his new team.
Dončić played the first 6:56 before checking out alongside James – most likely a coincidence due to Dončić’s minutes restriction while he returns to full strength.
After a full week to settle in and to return to full strength, Dončić joined James, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes as starters for the streaking Lakers, who had won 11 of 13 even before adding a five-time All-NBA selection to their lineup.
Dončić returned with about eight minutes left in the first half, and he helped the Lakers on their way to a big lead with several key plays.
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