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Luka Doncic stats: Lakers star makes history with another 40-point game vs. Timberwolves

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

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