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Luka Doncic scores 52 points as Lakers beat Jazz 132-123

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Doncic scores 52 in Lakers win

Luka Doncic scored 52 points as the Lakers beat the Jazz 132-123.

Where

The game was in Salt Lake City

The game took place on Sunday, October 25, at the Delta Center.

The start

Utah led by 18 points

Utah won the first quarter 47-29 and led by 18 points early.

The comeback

Lakers fought back in quarter two

Los Angeles outscored Utah 45-24 in the second quarter.

Half-time

Doncic hit a huge shot at half-time

His step-back three gave the Lakers a 74-71 lead at half-time.

Third quarter

39 points after three quarters

Doncic had 39 points after three quarters of the game.

The finish

Late threes sealed the win

Back-to-back threes gave Los Angeles a 127-121 lead with 1:42 left.

The numbers

10 assists as well as 52 points

Doncic made eight three-point shots and added 10 assists.

Support

Reaves added 29 points

Austin Reaves scored 29 points for the Lakers in the win.

Records

A record 10th 50-point game

It was the 10th 50-point game of Doncic's career, tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The standings

Lakers move to 3-0

The win was the Lakers' third straight win to start the season.

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