Mar 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic's Honest Statement After Lakers-Nuggets

Originally posted on Denver Nuggets on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Mar 20, 2025 12:50 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the NBA world was hoping for a heavyweight showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.

Unfortunately, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray were all unavailable for the game. Luka Doncic, however, was available, and he put on a show.

In 32 minutes, Doncic put up 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists on 48/44/70 shooting from the field. At one point, he even put up 21 points in the first quarter.

LUKA DONCIC IN THE 1ST QUARTER:

21 POINTS
7/11 FGM
3/5 3PM

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 20, 2025

After the game, Doncic spoke about the show he put on the court.

"There's some crazy shots that I can hit," Doncic said. "When I hit one of those, I know the crowd goes crazy and just give energy, I don't think just for me and for the whole team."

Luka:

"There's some crazy shots that I can hit. When I hit one of those, I know the crowd goes crazy and just give energy, I don't think just for me and for the whole team" pic.twitter.com/F6TpUPrjov
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) March 20, 2025

While Doncic has only been on the Lakers since February, it seems like he's already found a new home with the franchise. As the season has progressed, it seems like the likelihood of him leaving Los Angeles is growing slimmer and slimmer.

"It just feels like getting into a new home," Doncic said. "Coming here, trying to build a new home and I'm getting more and more comfortable."

Luka Doncic on his comfort level with the Lakers: "It just feels like getting into a new home. Coming here, trying to build a new home and I'm getting more and more comfortable." #Lakeshow
— LoJo Media (@LoJoMedia) March 20, 2025

With the loss, the Denver Nuggets are now tied 2-2 in the regular season series. It was a game Denver actually needed to win, considering that they're tied in the standings. Now, the Nuggets no longer hold the tiebreaker.

This article first appeared on Denver Nuggets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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