Luka Doncic has begun his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers on a high note.
After scoring 43 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, the Lakers point guard followed that up with another impressive performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
With LeBron James out to begin the season, Doncic is the unquestioned focal point of the Lakers team, and it has shown thus far. Doncic has been able to show off all of his skills, giving Los Angeles historic production to begin the year.
Here’s how Doncic performed in his second game of the season.
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Luka Doncic stats vs. Timberwolves
- Minutes: 35
- Points: 49
- Rebounds: 11
- Assists: 8
- Turnovers: 3
- FGM/FGA: 14/23
- 3PM/3PA: 5/12
- FTM/FTA: 16/19
In the first quarter alone, Doncic had 23 points, picking up where he left off on Tuesday night.
By scoring at least 40 points for a second-straight game, Doncic became the fifth player ever with back-to-back 40-point games to begin an NBA season.
Luka Dončić is the first Laker, and 4th player in NBA history, to open the season with consecutive 40-point games.
2025-26: Luka
2016-17: Anthony Davis
1986-87: Michael Jordan
1962-63: Wilt Chamberlain (first 7 games)
1961-62: Wilt Chamberlain (first 5)— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 25, 2025
As a result, Doncic set the Lakers’ franchise record for most points through the first two games in a season.
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Luka Doncic highlights vs. Timberwolves
Doncic out on another show for the Lakers on Friday night, as he was all over the court on offense, Here’s a look at some of his biggest highlights on the night.
LUKA DOING LUKA THINGS 🤯
23 PTS & 4 3PM… IN THE 1Q ‼️
Watch MIN/LAL on Prime: https://t.co/ceUUNclT7O pic.twitter.com/ZEf2pUMlQ6
— NBA (@NBA) October 25, 2025
Dončić ↗️ Ayton ↘️
Luka locates his newest lob threat for the major slam!
Watch MIN/LAL on Prime: https://t.co/ceUUNcllig pic.twitter.com/8UWSD4Qz0i
— NBA (@NBA) October 25, 2025
LUKA’S GOT 45 ON PRIME 🍿 🍿
OVER 8 MIN REMAINING…
WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/ceUUNclT7O pic.twitter.com/mNxRXReGyG
— NBA (@NBA) October 25, 2025
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Lakers schedule 2025
Here’s a look at the Lakers’ upcoming schedule.
| Date | Opponent | Time ET | National TV Channel |
| 10/26 | @ Kings | 9:00 p.m. | N/A |
| 10/27 | vs. Trail Blazers | 10:30 p.m. | N/A |
| 10/29 | @ Timberwolves | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| 10/31 | @ Grizzlies | 9:30 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 11/2 | vs. Heat | 9:30 p.m. | N/A |
| 11/3 | @ Trail Blazers | 10:00 p.m. | NBA TV |
| 11/5 | vs. Spurs | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
