Luka Dončić shows how unbeatable Lakers can be in rout of Heat
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a dominant victory over the Miami Heat with a high-scoring performance. The article highlights his efficiency and ability to dismantle defensive strategies, including double-teams.
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Hear this story LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić has had himself a day.
Dončić, over a 24-hour stretch, dropped a staggering 87 points in consecutive Los Angeles Lakers victories, the latest Monday, Nov. 2 in a 138-117 domination over the Miami Heat . In the process, not only did Dončić outshine Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo , he’s proving that Los Angeles is close to unbeatable when he’s besieging opponents with buckets.
Case in point: entering the night, NBA teams were averaging 113.7 points per game; the Lakers, by the end of the third quarter, were already at 111. For reference, that was four points off from tying the most allowed by the Heat through three quarters in their history.
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