Luka Doncic breaks Magic Johnson’s mark and ignites the Lakers

Luka Doncic once again became the main star of the NBA with a performance already written into Lakers history. The Slovenian scored 43 points, added 9 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal, and one block to lead the 135-118 win over the Clippers. Luka Doncic delivered more than just a victory; he left behind a record that connects him directly with the legend of Magic Johnson.

With 43 points tonight, Luka Doncic now has more 40+ point games as a Laker than Magic Johnson 😳

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— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) November 26, 2025

With this 40+ point game, Luka Doncic reached seven such performances in only 45 appearances wearing purple and gold. That number surpasses Magic Johnson, who managed six 40+ games across 1,096 contests with the Lakers. As highlighted by Marca, Doncic’s impact is immediate, and his ability to produce historic nights places him in a privileged spot within the franchise.

A team on a roll

Luka Doncic now owns 51 NBA games with at least 40 points, standing just short of his tenth triple-double with that mark. In this clash, he matched his season-high with 32 points in the first half and 24 in the opening quarter. Doncic showed he can dominate from the start and sustain the rhythm until the end.

The Lakers’ victory was not solely the work of Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves contributed 31 points and 9 rebounds. Meanwhile, LeBron James added 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. With this result, the Lakers have strung together five straight wins, three of them in the NBA Cup. They have also taken 11 of their last 13 games, consolidating themselves as one of the hottest teams in the league.

Clippers in crisis

After the game, Luka Doncic was clear. “We can be very dangerous, but we have to go game by game.” His words reflected both confidence and caution, knowing the season is long and every contest matters.

 

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On the other side of the derby, the Clippers remain stuck in a negative spiral. James Harden kept producing with 29 points and 9 assists, but he could not rescue a team that has dropped 11 of its last 13 games. Kawhi Leonard, freshly back after 10 missed games due to injury, added 19 points in his second outing, though he still looks far from peak form.

The night of Luka Doncic against the Clippers meant another win for the Lakers. It also marked a milestone that places him above Magic Johnson in 40+ point games with the franchise. The Slovenian’s immediate impact and ability to change games make Luka Doncic the driving force of a Lakers squad dreaming of returning to the NBA summit.