The Los Angeles Lakers had every reason to take it easy in Thursday night's game against the Miami Heat, especially coming off a tough game in Houston the night before. But Luka Doncic did not let the Lakers lose.
The Lakers arrived in Miami at 5 a.m. following a tough win against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reeves were questionable to play, but they ended up playing in the contest. It was the Slovenian guard who dominated the night en route to a big win for the Lakers.
Luka Doncic finished Thursday's game with 60 points, seven rebounds, three assists and five steals, while shooting 18-of-30 from the field, 9-of-17 from three and 15-of-19 from the free throw line.
According to Stathead, this is the first time in NBA history that a player has recorded at least 60 points, at least nine three-pointers and at least five steals in a game.
Luka Doncic tonight vs. Heat:
60 points
9 3-pointers
5 theftThe first player in NBA history to record such a statline. pic.twitter.com/5GKEfV0Hbe
-Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) 20 March 2026
Doncic recorded 12 points in the opening quarter, nine points in the second, 19 points in the third and 20 points in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers defeated the Heat 134-126, and Doncic's Lakers teammates gave him some much-needed help. LeBron James recorded a 19-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the win, while Austin Reaves added 18 points and Marcus Smart scored 13 points.
It marked Doncic's third career game of at least 60 points and his first since scoring 73 points as a member of the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. This marked the ninth time in Doncic's career that he has scored at least 50 points in a game.
