Breaking news: Luka Magic is a good basketball player. Once again, Doncic led the way for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on Thursday as they secured their eighth straight victory, 134-126.
Doncic exploded for a season-high 60 points on top of seven rebounds, three assists, and five steals, as he continues his ridiculous stretch.
He had 58 points with 14 seconds left in the game when the Heat fouled him, prompting LeBron James and his teammates to cheer animatedly, knowing that Doncic could reach 60 points.
The Lakers bench was HYPED as Luka Doncic drew a foul while chasing 60 😅pic.twitter.com/yBvTPcPMrj
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 20, 2026
The 27-year-old guard went 18-of-30 from the field, including 9-of-17 from three-point range. He shot 15-of-19 from the free-throw line.
It was a masterful follow-up to his 40-point performance in their win over the Houston Rockets, 124-116, on Wednesday. Doncic is now averaging a whopping 40.8 points in their winning streak, and he is on track to win his second scoring title.
For his part, James contributed a triple-double of 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. He also tied the record of Robert Parish for most games played at 1,611.
Austin Reaves added 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Doncic, who is making a strong case for MVP, also made history by becoming the first player to have a 60-point game with nine three-pointers and five steals.
He did not lose a step against the Heat even though they landed in Miami just a few hours before the game.
The Lakers, who are peaking at the right time, improved to 45-25. They will try to extend their impressive streak on Saturday against the Orlando Magic.
