Getty
DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 09: (L-R) Luka Doncic #77 hugs head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center on April 09, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home).
The Lakers won by a score of 120-106.
Luka Doncic went off for 31 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block while shooting 11/24 from the field and 4/12 from three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.
Luka Doncic Made Los Angeles Lakers History
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 03: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
In addition to his big night, Doncic also made Lakers history.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “Per Lakers: Luka Dončić recorded a 31-point, 11-rebound and 11-assist triple-double. The performance marked his sixth 30-point triple-double as a Laker, passing Kobe Bryant (five) for fifth-most in franchise history.”
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 10: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a dunk during the second half of the basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 10, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
Doncic (who is in his first full year with the franchise) is averaging 32.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.3% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range in 53 games.
He has scored 31+ points in each of the previous three games.
Doncic And The Lakers
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Ayo Dosunmu #13 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melina Pizano/Getty Images)
With their win over Minnesota, the Lakers are now 40-25 in 65 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and winners of six out of their last ten).
Following the Timberwolves, the Lakers will play their next game on Thursday when they host the Chicago Bulls.
At home, they are 21-12 in 33 games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Doncic was traded to the Lakers after reaching the 2024 NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks.
However, in his first playoff series with the Lakers, they lost to the Timberwolves in the first round (in five games).
A Look At Minnesota
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 19: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Target Center on December 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 112-107. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
The Timberwolves are the fifth seed with a 40-25 record in 65 games.
They have lost two in a row (but won seven out of ten).