Luka Doncic makes NBA history after stunning start to 2025–26 season

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their strong start to the 2025–26 NBA season, improving to a 7–2 record and climbing to second place in the Western Conference standings after a hard-fought 118–116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, November 6 (Philippine Standard Time) at the Crypto.com Arena.

The victory was particularly impressive given that the Lakers were without LeBron James and Austin Reaves, both sidelined due to injuries.

In their absence, Luka Doncic once again took charge, delivering a dominant performance with 35 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds. Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Marcus Smart contributed 17 points, five assists, and five rebounds in a balanced team effort.

LUKA DONČIĆ CONTINUES HIS HISTORIC RUN 🔥

🏀 Joins Wilt Chamberlain (2x) as the only players in NBA history to score 200+ points through the first 5 games of a season.

🏀 First player in NBA history with 200+ PTS, 25+ REB, and 25+ AST through the first 5 games of a season.… https://t.co/EkBGgDXhMC pic.twitter.com/5T0GBDM0xK

— NBA (@NBA) November 6, 2025

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Doncic has featured in only five of the Lakers’ nine games so far but has been nothing short of spectacular when healthy. The Slovenian star is averaging 40.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game, shooting 50% from the field, 30.5% from three-point range, and 78.5% from the free-throw line.

His early-season form has already etched his name in the NBA record books. Doncic joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in league history to score 200 or more points in their first five games of a season. He also became the first player ever to post 200+ points, 25+ assists, and 25+ rebounds through the same span.

In his first full season with Los Angeles, Doncic has proven to be a transformative presence for the Lakers, powering them to their best start since the arrivals of Reaves and James.

The Lakers will next travel to Atlanta to face the Hawks on Sunday, November 9 (Philippine Standard Time). The team hopes to have Reaves back in action, while LeBron James remains day-to-day as he continues to recover, with his return expected within the next week.

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