Luka Dončić scorches the Wizards for a 1st-half triple-double on Friday in the Lakers’ 31-point victory.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Luka Dončić’s latest triple-double came before the first half even ended.
Dončić had 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in the first two quarters as the Los Angeles Lakers raced out to a 77-48 halftime lead over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. His 10th rebound came in the waning seconds of the second quarter.
Dončić was questionable for the game with ankle soreness after landing awkwardly during Wednesday night’s loss at Cleveland, but he was able to start. Austin Reaves (calf) remained out for the Lakers.
The last time a player had a triple-double in the first half, according to Sportradar, was when Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks did it Dec. 5. Johnson had 11 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the half.
