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Lakers’ Luka Doncic reaches 40-point average, draws Wilt Chamberlain comparisons

Luka Doncic has reached the point where the historical comparisons mostly involve Wilt Chamberlain. That’s usually a pretty good indication of how things are going. Doncic scored 53 points in Friday’s 124-118 win over the Trail Blazers, pushing his season…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:55 AM
Lakers’ Luka Doncic reaches 40-point average, draws Wilt Chamberlain comparisons
Key Things to Know
  • Luka Doncic is averaging 40.1 points per game after scoring 53 points against Portland.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 on Friday.
  • Wilt Chamberlain is the only player to score more than Doncic's 361 points through nine games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. The performance elevated his season scoring average to 40.1 points per game across nine appearances, marking his sixth 40-point game and second 50-point game of the season.

According to ESPN Research, Wilt Chamberlain is the only player in NBA history to score more than Doncic's 361 points through the first nine games of a season, as well as the last to average 40 points across an entire campaign. Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Doncic, whose scoring streak includes four consecutive 40-point games.

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