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Luka Doncic on 53-point night: “As long as we win, I’m good”

Luka Doncic scored 53 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday and said he is feeling great despite his heavy workload during the Lakers' winning streak.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:18 PM
Luka Doncic on 53-point night: “As long as we win, I’m good”
Key Things to Know
  • Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118.
  • The Lakers overcame a 16-point deficit to secure their fourth consecutive regular-season victory.
  • Doncic joined Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, and George Mikan with 40-plus points in four straight games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Luka Doncic delivered a 53-point performance to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Doncic stated that he feels great despite his heavy minutes workload and prioritized team victories over individual scoring numbers, hitting a crucial late-game jumper with 28 seconds left.

The Lakers overcame a 16-point deficit and an early 0-for-15 three-point drought to secure their fourth consecutive win. Doncic joined Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, and George Mikan as the only Lakers players to score 40 or more points in four consecutive regular-season games.

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