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Cold spell doesn’t stop Doncic from triple-double against Heat
Los Angeles Times
|November 04, 2025
Lakers star struggles from three but fills stat sheet in third straight win
ERIC THAYER Los Angeles Times LUKA DONCIC totaled 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against Simone Fontecchio, left, and Miami.
Of course Luka Doncic made the one that didn't count.
On a frigid shooting night when the star guard made just one three-pointer on 11 attempts, Doncic swished a 40-footer on a dead ball that elicited a roar from the Crypto.com Arena.
He instead had an influence in other ways.
Doncic overcame his bad shooting to still collect his first triple-double of the season, notching 29 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds in the Lakers' 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday. Fellow guard Austin Reaves was also struggling with his shot, making just four of 14 three-point attempts, but he rallied for 26 points and 11 assists to just three turnovers.
Although their stars slogged through concurrent off nights, the Lakers (5-2) still shot 50.5% from the field. They tallied 33 assists to 11 turnovers. They won their third consecutive game.
This story is from the November 04, 2025 edition of Los Angeles Times.
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