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NBA: Doncic Makes His Lakers Debut In Win Over Jazz

Luka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers on Monday night, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles’ 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz. Doncic got multiple standing ovations from a Los Angeles crowd wearing thousands of gold T-shirts with his name and No. 77. He scored 11 points while the Lakers streaked out to a 25-point halftime lead, and he sat down for good with 3:07 left in the third quarter with the Lakers far ahead in their sixth consecutive victory. The Slovenian superstar라이브 바카라 first bucket was a 3-pointer in the opening minutes on his second shot for the Lakers. Doncic finished with five rebounds and four assists — none prettier than a three-quarter-court strike to James for a layup late in the first half.

NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Luka Doncic
NBA 2024-25: Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots as Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and guard Johnny Juzang defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Walker Kessler
NBA 2024-25: Jazz center Walker Kessler shoots | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin, below left, holds his jersey during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz:
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Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George shoots during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Luka Doncic
NBA 2024-25: Lakers guard Luka Doncic | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic runs during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: LeBron James
NBA 2024-25: Lakers forward LeBron James holds his side after a collision | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James holds his side after a collision as he walks to the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Jordan Goodwin
NBA 2024-25: Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin, center, celebrates as turnover | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin, center, celebrates as turnover as teammate center Jaxson Hayes, left, picks up the ball and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler lies on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Jordan Goodwin
NBA 2024-25: Jazz forward John Collins looks to pass as Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin defends | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Utah Jazz forward John Collins, right, looks to pass as Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Luka Doncic
NBA 2024-25: Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) confers with teammates forward LeBron James and forward Rui Hachimura | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) confers with teammates forward LeBron James, left, and forward Rui Hachimura during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Luka Doncic
NBA 2024-25: Lakers guard Luka Doncic gestures | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic gestures as he comes back in during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles.

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NBA basketball game Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Walker Kessler
NBA 2024-25: Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) battles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt for a rebound | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) battles Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

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