WASHINGTON.– Luka Doncic had a historic performance, recording 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a resounding 142-111 victory over the Washington Wizards, in an NBA game that also stood out for another solid performance by Dominican player Karl-Anthony Towns with the New York Knicks.
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In the Capital One Arena, the Lakers dominated the game from start to finish, reaching a lead of up to 38 points. Doncic, 26 years old, became the first Lakers player to achieve a triple-double in the first half since the 1997-98 season, demonstrating absolute control of the game both from the perimeter and in the paint. “I just went out to play basketball and read the defense well,” expressed the Slovenian star, who was selected for the All-Star Game. His connection with Deandre Ayton, who scored 28 points, was key to the Los Angeles offense. For his part, LeBron James played his 1,592nd game in the NBA, remaining only 19 games away from matching the historical record of Robert Parish. With the victory, the Lakers improved their record to 29-18, placing sixth in the Western Conference. Washington continues at the bottom of the East with a record of 12-35.
