Luka Doncic is determined to prove his worth to the Los Angeles Lakers after his mid-season trade, and his performance in Saturday’s 134-127 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies proved his commitment to the team. However, the grind of an intense schedule is beginning to take its toll on the Lakers’ newest star.
The Lakers played their last 10 games within 15 days. The demands of the schedule were evident on Saturday when Doncic was seen diving for a loose ball from Dorian Finney-Smith and crashing into the sidelines. His frustration was palpable as he was on the floor.
“I’m so over this sh*t,” Doncic said.
"I'm so over this sh*t."
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Luka Doncic after he dived for the ball 😂pic.twitter.com/aX4qX51inM
The night ended on a positive note for both Doncic and the Lakers. They improved their season record to 45-30. Doncic finished the game with 29 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists. What’s more, Doncic’s performance on Saturday solidified his place in Lakers history. With his 29-point effort, he became the third guard in Lakers’ history to record 15 consecutive 20-point games, joining legends Kobe Bryant and Jerry West.
Luka Doncic Addresses His Chemistry With LeBron James and Austin Reaves
Following the Lakers’ disappointing loss to the Chicago Bulls, Luka Doncic addressed the ongoing challenge of building chemistry with LeBron James and Austin Reaves. When asked about their ability to play together effectively, Doncic didn’t hold back in his response.
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“We got to figure out how to play all three together. You guys ask me this question after every game, but we’re just trying to figure it out. We haven’t had a lot of practice. I think it’s coming,” Doncic said.
Integrating a superstar like Doncic mid-season comes with inevitable adjustments. However, the Lakers team and coach JJ Redick have seemingly had some success regarding this, as both their season record and standing have improved since Doncic’s trade.
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