Luka Doncic didn't even start the game on Friday night; They took over the Crypto.com Arena in a hostile manner. The Slovenian superstar turned the arena into his personal playground during a blowout opening frame against the Indiana Pacers, and reminded everyone why the Lakers moved mountains to get him.
Luka Doncic is on fire in the first quarter against the Pacers
🔹22 points
🔹4 rebounds
🔹3 help🔹7-in-9 FG
🔹5 out of 5 3pts- ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 7 March 2026
Doncic came out of the gate like a man possessed, and torched the Indiana Pacers for 22 points in the first quarter. He wasn't just scoring; He was conducting a masterclass in efficiency. Luka shot a ridiculous 7-of-9 from the field and was a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc in those first 12 minutes. He added four rebounds and three assists for good measure, accounting for nearly every bucket the Lakers produced early on.
