Luka Doncic scored 40 points in two games in a row, and the Lakers had a great game. The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Los Angeles Lakers.
Luka Dončić led the Los Angeles Lakers to a commanding 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 24, 2025. It was an amazing display of skill and determination. Dončić had a career-high game, scoring 49 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and handing out 8 assists. He became the first player in NBA history to start a season with two games. In each, he scored at least 40 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and handed out 5 assists.
Dončić was very emotional during the game because he was playing against the Timberwolves, the team that knocked him out of the playoffs last year. He amazed the crowd with his scoring skills, making five three-pointers and celebrating hard after hitting a tough shot. This was over one of Minnesota’s best defenders, Jaden McDaniels. His 23-point burst in the first quarter kept the Lakers close even though they were behind early. His leadership motivated teammates like Austin Reaves, who scored 25 points and had 11 assists, and Rui Hachimura, who scored 23 points.
The Lakers’ strong play in the third quarter was key. They came back from an 11-point deficit to take control and get the home crowd going with Deandre Ayton’s powerful drives. Anthony Edwards scored 31 points for the Timberwolves, but Dončić’s unmatched all-around play was the most important reason the Lakers won. The Lakers are now 1-1 for the season after this win.
Dončić’s achievement of scoring 92 points in just two games is not only a personal victory, but also a historic moment for the Lakers franchise. It shows that he is the new cornerstone of the team now that LeBron James is gone. Both fans and experts agree this is a great start to the Lakers’ season with Dončić in charge.
This amazing performance shows that Dončić is becoming one of the NBA’s biggest stars. Moreover, it raises expectations for how he will play in the 2025–26 season.
