Doncic leads the way as LA Lakers beat the 142-111, while New York Knicks overcome Portland Trail Blazers 127-97.
Published On 31 Jan 2026
Luka Doncic has recorded his sixth triple-double of the season with 37 points, leading three Los Angeles scorers by at least 20 points as the visiting Lakers rolled past the Washington Wizards 142-111.
Doncic showed no ill effects from the injury he sustained when falling off Cleveland’s elevated court, reaching a triple-double by halftime with 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds on Friday. The guard finished with 13 assists and 11 boards and added three steals.
With Doncic setting the tone, Los Angeles quickly took control of the game, going on a 9-0 run midway through the first quarter to lead 20-11. That early burst gave the Lakers a lead they never lost, and they continued to build on it for the next 40-plus minutes.
Los Angeles’ Deandre Ayton posted 28 points and a game-high 13 rebounds, while LeBron James chipped in 20 points and six assists.
Each of the trio shot at least 50% from the floor to power the Lakers to a torrid 52-of-85 (61.2%) field-goal shooting as a team.
The prolific offensive attack led Los Angeles to their second-highest scoring performance of the season, just one game after the Lakers experienced their most lopsided defeat of the campaign, a 30-point setback against the Cavaliers.
The blowout denied Washington in their season-long quest to string together three straight wins. The Wizards came in with back-to-back victories o