It is the seventh consecutive game in which Doncic has recorded at least 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, tying one of Robertson's records; he is the first Lakers player since Kobe Bryant to string together four straight games…
Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 NBA Cup victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. His performance matched an Oscar Robertson record with his seventh straight game recording at least 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Furthermore, Doncic became the first Lakers player since Kobe Bryant to record four consecutive games with at least 40 points.
The Lakers overcame a 16-point second-quarter deficit behind a decisive 17-0 run in the third quarter, where Doncic scored 20 points. Austin Reaves added 25 points and Walker Kessler grabbed 12 rebounds for the Lakers, while Deni Avdija led Portland with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists.
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