Lakers’ Luka Doncic’s eye-popping half vs. Kings will have fans thinking of NBA title
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Luka Doncic, showed strong performance in their preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings. Coach JJ Redick's team displayed impressive passing and efficient scoring, fueling early optimism for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
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Preseason performance often sets the narrative for team expectations and fan engagement in professional sports.
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Coach JJ Redick's Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers celebrated the team's preseason opener in style on October 5, jumping out to a 20-point lead at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento against coach Doug Christie's Kings. NBA pundit Tim McMahon questioned LA's title hopes as Doncic did his best to prove him wrong.
Doncic racked up 21 points in an efficient first half that saw him dial up a dazzling array of long distance shots while also setting up his teammates for easy looks.
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