Luka Doncic recorded 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 road victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in Salt Lake City. The win marks the Lakers' third victory of the season and saw the team overcome an 18-point deficit to secure the road win.
Doncic finished the game shooting 17-for-30 from the field, including eight 3-pointers, while adding 10 assists and eight rebounds. His performance included a 3-pointer with 1:42 remaining in the final period that gave the Lakers a 127-121 lead. Austin Reaves contributed 29 points on 7-for-12 shooting, including four 3-pointers, to assist in the offensive showcase. According to Reaves, Doncic demonstrated an ability to either score or make the right play once he entered a specific rhythm.
The Jazz saw several players reach double digits in scoring. Lauri Markkanen recorded 28 points and five 3-pointers, while Keyonte George scored 24 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 20 points and four 3-pointers, and Ace Bailey added 17 points while leading all players with 12 rebounds. Despite the scoring efforts, the Jazz finished with a plus-10 assist advantage and outrebounded the Lakers by 21.
The game featured the return of Walker Kessler to Salt Lake City, where he played 28 minutes and recorded two points and seven rebounds. Kessler, who spent the first four seasons of his career with the Jazz, noted that he allowed emotions to affect his performance during the return. Lakers coach JJ Redick described Doncic's performance as being in a flow state, comparing his play to a performer on stage.
The Lakers' victory brings their season record to 3-0. Even with a slow first quarter that saw the team trail 47-29, the Lakers managed to tie the game at 71-all before halftime.
