Luka scores 32 as Lakers pick up eighth consecutive win

Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Thursday against the New York Knicks.

Dončić got off to a fast start in the first quarter, reaching double-digit points (13) after 12 minutes of play. He finished with a team-high 32 as the Lakers won a thriller in overtime, 113-109. They’ve won eight in a row.

Before the game, Dončić was on the injury report with a right knee contusion and listed as probable for a second straight game. His previous injury designation had been for ‘left calf injury management.’

Dončić has averaged 22.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game since joining the Lakers.

Here’s how Dončić performed Thursday night.

Luka Doncic stats vs. Knicks

Points: 32
FG: 9-for-23
3PT: 4-for-12
FT: 10-for-12
Rebounds: 7
Assists: 12
Steals: 4
Blocks: 0
Turnovers: 5
Fouls: 5
Minutes played: 43

Lakers vs. Knicks highlights

Lakers’ next game

The Lakers will travel to play the Boston Celtics on Saturday, March 8 (8:30 p.m. ET). The game will air on ABC.