Luka Doncic had a successful return to the court after suffering a calf injury in December, contributing 14 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz. The five-time All-Star showcased his skills with a three-pointer and impressive passing, forming a strong partnership with LeBron James.
LUKA DONCIC MADE a winning start to his Los Angeles Lakers career on Monday, returning from injury with 14 points for his new team in a 132-113 drubbing of the Utah Jazz.
“I was a little bit nervous before the game but once I stepped onto the court it was fun. Just being out there again felt amazing.” He scored his first points as a Laker with a superb 26-foot three-pointer in the first quarter, and combined well throughout with LeBron James, who finished with 24 points.
The Lakers improved to 32-19 with the victory and sit in fifth place in the Western Conference. Utah fell to 12-40 and are one place off the bottom of the table.— NBA February 11, 2025 The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 44-point display from Anthony Edwards to maintain their grip on the Eastern Conference with a 128-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In Miami, the reigning NBA champion Celtics fought back from an early 11-point deficit to outgun the Heat.
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