Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Makes History, Big Man Injured, LA Statement vs Timberwolves

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers easily defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game where Luka Doncic scored 49 points, falling just one missed free throw short of a 50-point game.

Doncic also dished out eight assists and grabbed 11 rebounds, completing another outstanding game from the Slovenian star.

He made history as the first Lakers player to start the season with back-to-back 40-point games, and the fourth overall in NBA history alongside Anthony Davis, Michael Jordan, and Wilt Chamberlain.

Luka is the 1st player in Lakers history to start a season with two consecutive 40-point games and only the 4th player in league history to do so (Anthony Davis, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain are the others) https://t.co/jhgy19eVsu

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 25, 2025

The final score was 128-110, a crucial win for the Lakers who defeated the team that eliminated them in last season's playoffs.

In unfortunate news, Jaxson Hayes ended up missing the game after being questionable beforehand due to left knee soreness. His status moving forward remains to be seen.

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Lakers Tweets of the Day:

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 24, 2025

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 25, 2025

Justin Herbert & Madison Beer in the building 💜 pic.twitter.com/PVbwGl2gyX

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 25, 2025

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