Luka Doncic joins the LeBron and Kobe club with historic Lakers streak

The night against the Pelicans was another reminder that Luka Doncic is playing at a historic level. The Slovenian star opened the game with a dream first quarter: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, one steal, and one block. Fans were still finding their seats when Doncic had already set the tone for a 133-121 Lakers win, their seventh straight victory.

According to Marca, it was the 13th time in his NBA career that Luka Doncic scored 20 or more points in a first quarter. He now has 26 games with at least 20 points in a single period. His ability to ignite instantly makes every appearance a must-watch. Blink, and you risk missing his magic.

The Lakers backcourt showed out for their 7th straight win 🤩

Luka: 34 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST | 4 3PM
Reaves: 33 PTS | 5 REB | 8 AST | 4 3PM

The 3rd game in a row with both Luka and Reaves scoring 30+ 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Ee0RH3ESUp

— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2025

Matching LeBron, Kobe, and Shaq

The absence of LeBron James, resting due to foot soreness, did not stop Luka Doncic from shining in a Lakers jersey. With 34 points, he delivered his sixth consecutive game with at least 30, placing himself in an exclusive franchise club. Only LeBron, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry West, and Elgin Baylor had achieved similar streaks. For Doncic, it is another step into Lakers history.

Luka Dončić is now the 6th player in Lakers franchise history to have 6 consecutive 30+ PT games!

He joins:

LeBron James
Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O’Neal
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor https://t.co/5PIdAR9UMh pic.twitter.com/0bqv1EaKdh

— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2025

The win was not solely Luka Doncic ’s work. Austin Reaves added 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, strengthening an offensive partnership that has become lethal. It was the third straight game where both scored 30 or more. Only four duos have managed that in the last 50 years. Giannis Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard in 2023, Monta Ellis with Corey Maggette in 2010, and George Gervin with Mike Mitchell in 1984.

A start that defined the game

DeAndre Ayton dominated the paint with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Rui Hachimura contributed 14 points. Team chemistry was evident even in the press conference, where Luka Doncic joked about thanking Reaves for missing a late free throw. That miss allowed Doncic to finish as the game’s top scorer.

The Lakers, led by Luka Doncic, sealed the win in the first quarter with 46 points, their highest in a period this season and the fifth-best in franchise history. By halftime, they led 77-57, showing offensive power that places them among the NBA’s hottest teams.

Legend status

The Pelicans tried to respond in the third quarter, shooting 62.5% from the field, but their 3-18 record reflects ongoing struggles. Saddiq Bey, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen led their offense, but it was not enough to stop the Lakers’ avalanche.

The performance of Luka Doncic against the Pelicans not only extended the Lakers’ winning streak. It also placed him among the legends of the franchise. The feeling is clear: the Lakers have found a new offensive engine capable of defining an era.