Luka Doncic Erupts for 60 Points in Lakers' Win

Lakers guard's historic performance earns praise from teammate LeBron James and analyst JJ Redick.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 7:55am

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic scored a career-high 60 points in a 134-126 victory over the Miami Heat, the highest single-game scoring total of his Lakers career. Doncic's impressive outing included 18 made field goals and 9 three-pointers, leading the Lakers to their ninth straight win. Teammate LeBron James and former NBA player JJ Redick praised Doncic's "superhero" performance, with Redick calling it one of the best scoring displays he's ever seen.

Why it matters

Doncic's 60-point explosion cements his status as an MVP frontrunner this season, especially with injuries sidelining other top candidates like Nikola Jokic and Cade Cunningham. The Lakers' winning streak also demonstrates their ability to compete at the highest level in the Western Conference.

The details

Doncic finished the game with 60 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals, converting 18 of his 30 shot attempts, including 9 three-pointers. This was the first 60-point game by a Lakers player since Kobe Bryant's iconic farewell performance in 2016. Doncic has been on a tear lately, averaging 40.9 points over his last 8 games.

  • Doncic recorded his first 50-point game with the Lakers last Thursday.
  • This Thursday, Doncic erupted for 60 points against the Miami Heat.
  • Between Thursday and Doncic's 40 points in the first night of the back-to-back, the Slovenian star posted 100 points in the span of 24 hours.

The players

Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers' star guard who scored a career-high 60 points in the team's win over the Miami Heat.

LeBron James

Doncic's Lakers teammate, who praised the team's reaction to Doncic's historic 60-point performance.

JJ Redick

The former NBA player and current Lakers head coach, who lauded Doncic's "superhero" performance.

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What they’re saying

“It was a superhero performance. I thought him keeping us afloat early was really important. All of the groups in the second quarter did a nice job… He made big shots, made tough shots, made the right reads.”

— JJ Redick, Lakers Head Coach

“I mean, you saw how we all reacted on the floor. We were super happy he was able to get that last free throw to give him a 60 piece.”

— LeBron James

What’s next

The Lakers aim to extend their winning streak to double digits in their upcoming games.

The takeaway

Luka Doncic's historic 60-point performance solidifies his status as an MVP frontrunner this season, showcasing his elite scoring ability and leading the Lakers to their ninth straight victory.