Luka Doncic Earns NBA Honors After Game-Winning Shot

The Lakers star's heroics against the Nuggets earned him Western Conference Player of the Week.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:18pm

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Luka Doncic's game-winning shot to defeat the Denver Nuggets in overtime, along with his strong performances in two earlier games last week, earned him NBA Western Conference Player of the Week honors, the Lakers announced.

Why it matters

Doncic's clutch play and individual accolades highlight his impact as a superstar in his first season with the Lakers, helping the team remain competitive in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

Doncic scored 30 points with 13 assists and 11 rebounds in the overtime win against the Nuggets. Earlier in the week, he had a 51-point, 10-rebound, 9-assist game against the Bulls and a 31-point, 11-rebound, 11-assist triple-double against the Timberwolves.

  • On March 11, Doncic scored 31 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • On March 13, Doncic scored 51 points with 10 rebounds and 9 assists against the Chicago Bulls.
  • On March 15, Doncic hit the game-winning shot in overtime to defeat the Denver Nuggets 127-125.

The players

Luka Doncic

A 23-year-old Slovenian superstar in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks.

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What they’re saying

“I felt like it was the best atmosphere since (being) on the Lakers. The whole crowd was in it. It was real special to witness that.”

— Luka Doncic

What’s next

The Lakers will look to build on Doncic's strong play as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

Luka Doncic's heroics in leading the Lakers to a key overtime win against the Nuggets, along with his impressive statistical performances earlier in the week, solidify his status as one of the NBA's premier superstars and a driving force behind the Lakers' postseason aspirations.