Luka Dončić Drops 52 as Lakers Beat Jazz, Stay Perfect at 3-0

Luka Dončić delivered a scoring showcase at Delta Center on October 25, 2026, pouring in 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Utah Jazz 132-123. The Lakers improved to 3-0 with their third straight victory, while Utah slipped to 1-2.

Dončić paired his scoring with 10 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in 38 minutes. He shot 17-for-30 from the field and knocked down eight of his 18 attempts from beyond the arc. It was a huge offensive performance, with his playmaking adding another dimension to an already imposing scoring line.

Austin Reaves supplied a sharp-shooting complement, finishing with 29 points on 7-for-12 shooting, including a blistering 4-for-5 from three-point range. He also contributed four assists, one steal and two blocks, posting a plus-14 in 36 minutes. Collin Sexton added 13 points, while Ziaire Williams scored 11 and connected on three of seven three-point attempts.

Utah had substantial production of its own. Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 28 points and seven rebounds, hitting five threes. Keyonte George registered 24 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, finishing just shy of a triple-double. Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in 20 points on 7-for-14 shooting, and Ace Bailey delivered 17 points, 12 rebounds and four assists while making eight of 11 shots. Those efforts were not enough to hand Los Angeles its first loss.