Lakers' Luka Doncic Makes NBA History with 9-Game Scoring Streak

Doncic becomes first player to score 30+ points in 9 straight wins

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:36am

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic made NBA history by becoming the first player to score at least 30 points in 9 consecutive games while leading his team to victory in all 9 contests. Doncic's scoring outburst has propelled the Lakers to 9 straight wins and the 3rd spot in the Western Conference standings.

Why it matters

Doncic's historic scoring streak highlights his dominance as one of the NBA's elite players, and his ability to single-handedly carry the Lakers to wins. The Lakers' hot streak also demonstrates their ability to win close games against quality opponents, putting them in a strong position in the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

Over the 9-game winning streak, Doncic averaged 33.4 points per game, including 4 games with 40+ points. He also set Lakers franchise records for most 30-point triple-doubles in a season (7) and most made 3-pointers in a season. Doncic's scoring output helped the Lakers climb to 3rd in the West, 3 games ahead of the 4th-seeded Houston Rockets.

  • Doncic's 33-point performance against the Orlando Magic on March 22, 2026 was his 9th straight game with 30+ points.
  • On March 19, 2026, Doncic scored a season-high 60 points against the Miami Heat.

The players

Luka Doncic

The superstar guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who is in the midst of a historic scoring streak, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 30+ points in 9 straight games while leading his team to victory in all 9 contests.

JJ Redick

The head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers who stated the team would appeal Doncic's 16th technical foul of the season, which would trigger an automatic one-game suspension.

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What’s next

The Lakers will appeal Luka Doncic's 16th technical foul of the season, which would trigger an automatic one-game suspension. If the appeal is denied, the Lakers will depend on Austin Reaves and LeBron James to lead the charge against the Detroit Pistons on Monday.

The takeaway

Luka Doncic's historic scoring streak has been the driving force behind the Lakers' 9-game winning streak, showcasing his ability to single-handedly carry the team. The Lakers' strong play on both ends of the floor during this stretch has them firmly in the 3rd spot in the Western Conference, putting them in a great position heading into the final stretch of the regular season.