Luka Doncic Scores 600 Points in March, Lakers Go 15-2

Doncic joins Michael Jordan as the only players to score 600 points in a single month, while the Lakers continue their dominant run.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:06am

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic had a historic March, scoring 600 points and joining Michael Jordan as the only players to reach that milestone in a single month. Doncic's scoring outburst, which included three straight 40-point games, helped power the Lakers to a 15-2 record for the month. The Lakers also clinched a playoff berth and coach JJ Redick earned his 100th career win, becoming the first Lakers coach since Phil Jackson to guide the team to 50 wins in back-to-back seasons.

Why it matters

Doncic's incredible scoring run and the Lakers' dominant March performance have put them in prime position for a deep playoff run. The Lakers are looking to avenge earlier losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have also been playing at a high level, setting up an exciting matchup between two of the NBA's top teams.

The details

Doncic scored 600 points in March, joining Michael Jordan as the only players to reach that milestone in a single month. His scoring outburst included three straight 40-point games, with his most recent 42-point, 12-assist performance leading the Lakers to a 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers finished the month with a 15-2 record, clinching a playoff berth with six games remaining. Coach JJ Redick also earned his 100th career win, becoming the first Lakers coach since Phil Jackson to guide the team to 50 wins in back-to-back seasons.

  • Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists in the Lakers' 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.
  • Doncic's March scoring total reached 600 points, joining Michael Jordan in 1987 as the only other player to reach that mark in a single month.
  • The Lakers finished the month of March with a 15-2 record.

The players

Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers' superstar who had a historic scoring month, joining Michael Jordan as the only players to score 600 points in a single month.

JJ Redick

The Lakers' head coach who earned his 100th career win, becoming the first Lakers coach since Phil Jackson to guide the team to 50 wins in back-to-back seasons.

LeBron James

The Lakers' veteran superstar who recorded the 1,229th win of his career, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most wins by any player in NBA history.

Donovan Mitchell

The Cleveland Cavaliers' star player who was thoroughly outperformed by Luka Doncic, finishing with 10 points on 4-for-10 shooting and six assists.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder's star player who has been averaging 30.7 points on 56.8% and 6.6 assists in March, leading the Thunder to a 14-1 record.

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What they’re saying

“I think Luka has had as good of a month as anybody that I can remember in the modern NBA, at least since I've been part of it.”

— JJ Redick, Lakers Head Coach

“If you don't win, it doesn't really mean anything. So the run we've been on, it means a lot.”

— Luka Doncic

“I never did that [ in the past ] . I'm not the one voting ... But I think I've been playing pretty good. We've been winning. So that's it. That's all I got to say.”

— Luka Doncic

“Don't deserve to be mentioned along with Phil or Pat [ Riley ] or any of those guys. I've got a lot left to accomplish for sure. ... I've had the same [ coaching ] staff for the most part both years. I think just we are resilient and we're resolved.”

— JJ Redick, Lakers Head Coach

“Very exciting [ matchup ] . Obviously they're the defending champs. Playing at a high level, obviously one of the best teams in the league, if not the best team. And we have an opportunity to go into OKC and battle them.”

— Austin Reaves, Lakers Guard

What’s next

The Lakers will have a chance to make up for two losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder so far this season when they face off in their next two games, starting on the road on Thursday.

The takeaway

Luka Doncic's historic scoring month and the Lakers' dominant March performance have set them up for a deep playoff run. The upcoming matchup against the equally hot Oklahoma City Thunder will be a crucial test as the Lakers look to avenge their earlier losses and solidify their status as one of the NBA's elite teams.