{"id":22601,"date":"2025-02-23T07:17:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T06:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=22601"},"modified":"2025-02-23T07:17:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T06:17:33","slug":"turns-out-this-luka-guy-is-pretty-good-nba-fans-react-to-luka-doncics-first-breakthrough-performance-for-the-lakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/turns-out-this-luka-guy-is-pretty-good-nba-fans-react-to-luka-doncics-first-breakthrough-performance-for-the-lakers\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cTurns out this Luka guy is pretty good\u201d- NBA Fans react to Luka Doncic\u2019s first breakthrough performance for the Lakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Luka Doncic is back! The Saturday-night match-up between the Lakers and the Nuggets was nothing short of a delight for the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA<\/a> fans. Luka Doncic, who was <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/dallas-mavericks-reportedly-trading-luka-doncic-to-los-angeles-lakers-for-anthony-davis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks<\/a>, finally announced his arrival in the Purple and Gold jersey as his side took down the Nuggets 123-100.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Doncic, who was quite underwhelming since his debut for the new side, came up with his first notable performance. The 25-year-old led scoring charts in the game as he finished with 32 points, ten rebounds and seven assists.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Seeing Luka delivering such a power-packed performance left fans emotional and excited at the same time. They took to social media to react to his gameplay.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Luka Doncic is going to haunt the Mavericks forever <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MFFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#MFFL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LakeShow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#LakeShow<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qTeZeUzIlF\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/qTeZeUzIlF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Ultimate Lineup (@TheUltLineup_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheUltLineup_\/status\/1893516808914657448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Luka Doncic after messing around for 3 games <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kACJfNkunV\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/kACJfNkunV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Andrew | (10-7) (@BoNixGlazer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BoNixGlazer\/status\/1893516067936334024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&rsquo;m legit crying right now bruh this feels like a championship, idgaf if niggas laugh at this but they fr had us in a chokehold like we were some lap dogs. I couldn&rsquo;t sleep or eat some nights after those losses&hellip; but now we have a man by the name Luka Doncic. He changed my<br>life&hellip;&hellip;<\/p>&mdash; &sup2;&sup3;&#120443;&#120462;&#120433;&#120475;&#120472;&#120471;&#120460;&#120465;&#120466;&#120477;&#120466;&#120476;&#127936;&#9732;&#65039;&#127758;&#128158; (@BronGotGame) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BronGotGame\/status\/1893510381991026821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MY DEMON HOMEEEE LUKA DONCIC TALK TO THESE NIGGAS <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x4YVVns8JS\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/x4YVVns8JS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TZY (@fahshohim) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fahshohim\/status\/1893491649105347066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LUKA DONCIC LADIES AND GENTLEMEN <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CaY9QT5fHP\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/CaY9QT5fHP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kamyar (@lakeshowbronc0) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lakeshowbronc0\/status\/1893491867679105121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">turns out this luka guy is pretty good.<\/p>&mdash; Darius Soriano (@forumbluegold) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/forumbluegold\/status\/1893510066768081157?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Notably, Luka made his Lakers debut during the clash against the Jazz on February 10, where he finished with 14 points. Playing on minute restriction since then, he averaged at 14.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in the last three games.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Considering Luka was coming on the back of a two-month long injury hiatus, fans were patiently waiting for the Lakers&rsquo; newly acquired superstar to come back to his original form. Needless to say, their patience paid off.&nbsp;<\/p><p>In the Saturday-night clash, fans could see the glimpse of their favorite star as he not only dropped his first 30+ point performance since December 15, but also outscored everyone, including LeBron James.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The five-time All-Star finished the first quarter with 16 points, four rebounds and three assists, and recorded four steals and four three-pointers by the end of the game.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/we-need-to-be-able-to-play-with-him-lebron-james-calls-luka-doncic-number-one-priority-for-lakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>&ldquo;We need to be able to play with him&rdquo;- LeBron James calls Luka Doncic &ldquo;number one priority&rdquo; for Lakers<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/it-was-weird-dirk-nowitzki-shares-luka-doncic-was-pretty-down-and-disappointed-after-trade-to-lakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>&ldquo;It was weird&rdquo; &ndash; Dirk Nowitzki shares Luka Doncic was &lsquo;pretty down and disappointed&rsquo; after trade to Lakers<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/he-was-building-something-there-he-was-hurt-nikola-jokic-talks-about-the-luka-doncic-trade\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>&ldquo;He was hurt&rdquo; &ndash; Nikola Jokic reveals how good friend Luka Doncic felt about his trade<\/a><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/e48da6fef5344aa5871b51fe32a9580a-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20871\"><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m finally being myself a little bit&rdquo;- Luka Doncic after his first 30+ point performance for Lakers<\/h2><p>After leading the side to their second straight win, Luka Doncic reflected on his performance. The Slovenian said that while he finally feels like being himself, there is still a lot of improvement.&nbsp;<\/p><p><em>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m finally being myself a little bit. I still think we got a lot of improvement. Chemistry takes time. Everyday will get better,&rdquo; <\/em>Luka said in the post-match interview.<\/p><p>Doncic also expressed his happiness in being a Laker. <em>&ldquo;Chemistry takes time. You saw today that it&rsquo;s getting better, every day it&rsquo;s getting better&hellip; Hard, different, but I&rsquo;m happy to be playing basketball. Every day is going to get better for me. I&rsquo;m happy to be here. I&rsquo;m happy for the new journey.&rdquo;<\/em> he added.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\"Finally being myself a little bit.\"<br><br>Luka was FULL of smiles during his 32-point night! &#129321; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v5D03Km0hj\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/v5D03Km0hj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1893516233141620755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Luka is averaging 26.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game this season. He will be in action against his former side, the Dallas Mavericks, in a highly-anticipated clash on Tuesday, February 25.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luka is back!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":22603,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[412,19,22],"class_list":["post-22601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","tag-denver-nuggets","tag-los-angeles-lakers","tag-luka-doncic"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>&ldquo;Turns out this Luka guy is pretty good&rdquo;- NBA Fans react to Luka Doncic&rsquo;s first breakthrough performance for the Lakers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Seeing Luka delivering a power-packed performance left fans emotional and excited. 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