Luka Doncic commanded and LeBron revived the old James

The game at the Delta Center left one clear conclusion. When Luka Doncic enjoys himself on the court, the Lakers become nearly unstoppable. The Slovenian star once again drove the team in the 108-106 win over Utah. The contest stayed tight until the final quarter, but Doncic sealed it with his personal touch.

Luka Doncic delivered 33 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, coming close to another triple-double. His shooting from deep was inconsistent (3 of 12), yet his ability to control tempo and decide in key moments proved decisive. With six minutes left, Doncic hit a three-pointer that opened the gap, and in the final seconds he secured the victory with a free throw.

As Marca highlighted, neither team had led by more than nine points until the Lakers produced a 13-0 run, with Luka Doncic at the center. That surge was enough to tilt the balance in a tense matchup.

LUKA DONČIĆ ARE YOU SERIOUS??

NUTMEG INTO A FASTBREAK ALLEY-OOP 🤯 pic.twitter.com/K8NwvXRRJD

— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025

LeBron back to his old self

While Luka Doncic was the star, LeBron James stood tall as the other major figure. In his second game of his 23rd season, he showed flashes of his most dominant version. The veteran finished with 17 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. He scored mainly in fast breaks and powerful drives. He missed all four of his three-point attempts, but his energy and leadership were crucial for the first road win of the campaign.

The Lakers, powered by LeBron and Luka Doncic, also benefited from Austin Reaves with 22 points and Rui Hachimura with 13. The team improved to a 12-4 record and extended its winning streak to four, consolidating itself as one of the strongest squads in the Western Conference.

Ayton raises concern for the Lakers

The negative note for Los Angeles came with DeAndre Ayton’s early exit. He left after 13 minutes due to a knee knock and did not return. His absence raises concern for a roster that needs depth in the paint to sustain its pace.

🚨 Deandre Ayton has been ruled OUT for the remainder of the game with knee contusion pic.twitter.com/6j78uEYL6l

— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) November 24, 2025

Utah once again showed its limitations. Keyonte George led with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 20 and a +19 rating. Still, the lack of collective consistency and the inability to contain Luka Doncic and LeBron doomed the Jazz, who now stand at 7-11 with a losing home record of 4-5.

A duo that makes the difference

The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James is producing immediate results. Doncic brings youth, control, and offensive talent. LeBron adds experience and leadership. Together, they have turned the Lakers into a team capable of closing tight games and sustaining a positive streak in a demanding schedule.

The victory over Utah boosted locker room confidence. More importantly, it confirmed that the Luka Doncic-LeBron partnership could be one of the most feared duos of the season.