NBA star Luka Doncic scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers crushed their opponents, the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a score of 126-99.
The player from Slovenia also grabbed seven rebounds and made six assists to help the third-placed Lakers beat the top-ranked Thunder.
The Lakers set a team record by hitting 15 three-pointers in the first half, which gave them a 22-point lead by halftime.
Shooting guard Austin Reaves contributed 20 points, while LeBron James added 19 points, helping the Lakers quickly secure one of the four remaining automatic playoff spots.
“James stated that the top teams in the NBA are Oklahoma and Cleveland. He noted that Oklahoma is the leading team in the West, so it’s important to keep playing hard, no matter the score, because they will always try to make a comeback. This is why they are performing well at this time of the season.
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He added, ‘This is a great win for us, and we can use it to improve. Right now, we’re focused on developing good habits as we head into the final part of the year.’
In another game, Britain’s OG Anunoby scored 32 points, helping the New York Knicks achieve a solid 112-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
The 27-year-old made 13 out of 17 shots, including a remarkable 20 points in the third quarter, which featured six three-pointers.”
