Analysis · NBA · Regular season, round 3
Luka Doncic scores 52 as the Lakers win 132-123 in Utah
Doncic added 10 assists and 8 rebounds in 38 minutes, and the Lakers overturned a 47-29 first quarter to stay perfect after three games.
SF, LA Lakers · Utah Jazz 123-132 LA Lakers
Luka Doncic
- Points
- 52
- Rebounds
- 8
- Assists
- 10
- Threes
- 8/18
- PIR
- 50
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-25
How Luka Doncic's 52 points beat the Utah Jazz
Luka Doncic decided the game with 52 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds in 38 minutes, as the LA Lakers won 132-123 at Utah. His PIR of 50 was the highest on the floor.
That scoring line sat far above his 2025/2026 average of 33.5 points across 64 games. He also went past his season marks of 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists.
A big night is not out of character for him. Doncic finished 2025/2026 with a TeamKeys Rating of 99.8, second among 260 rated players in the league.
TeamKeys Rating components, from 0 to 100, Luka Doncic
League median
Luka Doncic stats vs Utah: shooting, free throws and assists
Doncic built his 52 from three sources: 9/12 inside the arc, 8/18 from three-point range and 10/11 at the free-throw line. Every part of his scoring game contributed.
The two-point shooting was the most efficient part of his night, while the 18 three-point attempts supplied the volume. The free throws turned contact into a steady stream of points.
He was more than a scorer. Doncic added 2 steals against 4 turnovers, and only Keyonte George matched his 10 assists on either side.
| Stat | This game | Season average |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 52 | 33.5 |
| Rebounds | 8 | 7.7 |
| Assists | 10 | 8.3 |
How the Lakers recovered from Utah's 47-point first quarter
The Lakers won the game in the second quarter, outscoring Utah 45-24 after trailing 47-29 at the end of the first. From there, the visitors never let the hosts pull clear again.
The third quarter finished level at 29-29, and the Lakers took the fourth 29-23 to close out a 9-point win. Austin Reaves gave Doncic the support he needed with 29 points, including 4/5 from three and 11/13 free throws.
Matisse Thybulle added 11 points and 3 steals, and Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 9 off the bench. For Utah, Lauri Markkanen scored 28, George posted 24 points with 6 turnovers, and Ace Bailey had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic (LA Lakers) | 52 | 50 |
 Ace Bailey (Utah Jazz) | 17 | 28 |
 Keyonte George (Utah Jazz) | 24 | 26 |
 Austin Reaves (LA Lakers) | 29 | 22 |
 Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) | 28 | 21 |
 Jaxson Hayes (Utah Jazz) | 9 | 12 |
What next for the Lakers and Utah Jazz
The Lakers move to 3-0 and third of 30 in the standings, while Utah drop to 1-2 and 22nd. The win keeps Los Angeles among the unbeaten group at the top.
Their next test is the Portland Trail Blazers on 28 October 2026, a meeting of two unbeaten teams. Portland sit second at 2-0.
Utah, whose form reads L, W, L, face the Memphis Grizzlies on 27 October 2026. They will need to sustain their first-quarter level for longer than one period.
Season averages and TeamKeys Rating refer to the 2025/2026 NBA season.
Questions people ask
How many points did Luka Doncic score against the Utah Jazz?
Luka Doncic scored 52 points in 38 minutes as the LA Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 132-123. He shot 9/12 on two-pointers, 8/18 from three and 10/11 from the free-throw line, adding 10 assists and 8 rebounds.
What was the final score of Utah Jazz vs LA Lakers?
The LA Lakers won 132-123 at the Utah Jazz on 25 October 2026. Utah led the first quarter 47-29, but the Lakers took the second 45-24, drew the third 29-29 and won the fourth 29-23.
Who do the Lakers and Utah Jazz play next?
The LA Lakers, 3-0 and third in the NBA standings, face the Portland Trail Blazers on 28 October 2026, with Portland second at 2-0. The Utah Jazz, now 1-2 and 22nd, play the Memphis Grizzlies on 27 October 2026.
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