Anticipation for Los Angeles Lakers Fans ended on Monday night, while Luka Doncic made his debut to Purple and Gold on Crypto.com Arena against Utah Jazz.
Doncic played for 24 minutes while all the star, except for one Lake, played under 30 (Austin Reaves). He took advantage of this, scoring 14 points, grabbing five rebounds and throwing four assists. It was a plus-15 while he was on the floor and 5th-in-14 from the field.
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Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Luka Doncic gestures as he returns during the first half of the NBA Basketball match against Utah Jazz Monday, February 10, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
He did not play since Christmas due to injury, and then he was the main part of the blockbuster trade of Dallas Mavericks The Lakers. While the fans were receiving T -shirts Doncev, and he stepped on the floor with Lebron James, Doncic admitted that he was “a little nervous”.
“I (I don’t remember the last time I was nervous before the game. But once I stepped into the field again, it was fun. Only when I was outside, he felt amazing,” he said after the game.
The Lakers won the game 132-113.
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The Los Angeles Lakers Guardian Luka Doncic arrives before the NBA basketball game against Utah Jazz, on Monday, February 10, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
“Only the amount of cheering was there in the Arena was absolutely amazing,” Doncic said. “That was my favorite part – and play again.”
As the season is worn, Doncic chemistry with James will be a key factor. The Lakers have moved to 32-19 years and are currently fourth in the Western Conference. Being out of playing the tournament will be the key to the team.
“Knowing Luka, whether or not it will admit it, there were probably a little nerves playing for the Lakers for the first time and waiting for this building to have,” said Lakers head coach JJ Redick. “I thought he had really done it really well, and tonight he played really well. … He failed to do with Luke. He made a good basketball and playing Laker’s basketball.”
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T-shirts with Los Angeles Lakers Guardian Number of Lakers Luke Doncic were seen in the fan seats before the NBA Basketball match between Lakers and Utah Jazz on Monday, February 10, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles will head to Utah to play jazz Again before the stop for the All-Star break.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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