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Luka Dončić continues to achieve Lakers feats not seen since Kobe Bryant

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Price, K. (2026, November 3). Luka Dončić continues to achieve Lakers feats not seen since Kobe Bryant. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/03/sports/luka-doncic-continues-to-join-kobe-byrant-in-lakers-history/

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Luka Dončić is making significant strides in Lakers history, matching achievements previously held solely by Kobe Bryant. In the home game against the Heat on Monday night, Dončić scored at least 20 points in the first half for five consecutive games, a feat not seen since Bryant’s era in 2007. Coach JJ Redick praised Dončić's all-around play, noting his defensive contributions as well. Additionally, Dončić holds another Lakers record with 10 quarters of scoring at least 20 points, tying him with Bryant who achieved this milestone 36 times between 2000 and 2016. Currently averaging a league-best 37.7 points per game, Dončić is on track to set more records in the coming season.

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As of November 3, 2026, Luka Dončić continues to break Lakers records, matching achievements previously set by the legendary Kobe Bryant. In the Lakers' home game against the Heat on Monday night, Dončić scored at least 20 points in the first half for five straight games, a feat not seen since Bryant's performance in 2007. Additionally, in a recent road game against the Warriors, Dončić recorded his 10th quarter with at least 20 points as a Laker, matching Bryant's achievement of having 36 such quarters from 2000 to 2016. With an average of 37.7 points per game for the season so far, Dončić is on track to make more history this year and has become a central figure in discussions about Lakers legacy.

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🔮 The game couldn’t have started better for the Lakers, who were fueled by a signature Luka Doncic scoring early scoring flurry Friday night in Chase Center.

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🔮 When the Lakers would need to play or rely on players they normally don’t, for whatever the circumstances it may be for that given game. And against the Clippers, which was the second night of the back-to-back set after Tuesday’s home loss to the Trail Blazers, the circumstances were being without superstar guard Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness).

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🔮 And he would’ve liked to return to the franchise.

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Luka Dončić continues to etch his name in the Lakers history books with his start to the 2026-27 season. asserted

Dončić → continue → season

Dončić had 24 points at halftime of the Lakers’ home game against the Heat on Monday night. asserted

Dončić → have → night

The showing made Dončić the first Lakers player to score at least 20 points in the first half in five straight games since Kobe Bryant in 2007. asserted

Dončić → make → 2007

“I don’t take it for granted,” coach JJ Redick said pregame. asserted

Redick → take → it

Watching some of the tape [Sunday] night, and even during the game, I think our guys were like agog at his defense. asserted

guys → watch → defense

I really mean that.” asserted

I → mean → that

It’s the second time over the last week the Slovenian superstar had his name alongside the Lakers late icon in the franchise’s history books. asserted

superstar → ’ → books

He joined Bryant as the only two Lakers players to record at least 10 20-point quarters since 2000. asserted

He → join → 2000

Bryant recorded 36 20-point quarters between 2000 and his retirement in 2016. asserted

Bryant → record → 2016

With Doncic entering Monday averaging a league-best 37.7 points per game, the highest scoring average in league history by a non-Wilt Chamberlain player, he’s bound to make more history this season. asserted

he → enter → history

Luka Dončić continues to achieve Lakers feats not seen since Kobe Bryant

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