Luka Dončić Hits Incredible 3-Pointer After Falling Down

The Lakers star made the highlight-reel shot look easy in Sunday's win over the Kings.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 3:31pm

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In Sunday night's Lakers win over the Kings, Luka Dončić had a game-high 28 points, including an incredible 3-pointer where he fell down, got back up, and drained the shot. Dončić joked after the game that he "slipped on purpose" and said the play was like the old And-1 Mixtape streetball videos.

Why it matters

Dončić continues to show off his elite basketball skills and ability to make the extraordinary look routine. The Lakers have now won two straight games after a recent three-game losing streak, keeping them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

With just under four minutes left in the third quarter and the Lakers leading by 21, Dončić lost control of the ball and fell to the floor. He quickly regained possession, got back up, and then hit a fadeaway 3-pointer, making the difficult play look effortless.

  • The play occurred with just under 4 minutes remaining in the third quarter on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Luka Dončić

The Lakers star player who had a game-high 28 points, including the highlight-reel 3-pointer.

Los Angeles Lakers

The NBA team that defeated the Sacramento Kings 128-104 on Sunday night.

Sacramento Kings

The NBA team that lost to the Lakers on Sunday night.

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What they’re saying

“I slipped on purpose and it was, how do you say, the And-1 Mixtape.”

— Luka Dončić

“I was a kid. I couldn't get on the internet. Maybe A.I. You know, Iverson. Did he do it?”

— Luka Dončić

What’s next

The Lakers will look to continue their winning streak when they host the Pelicans on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

Luka Dončić continues to amaze with his highlight-reel plays, showing off his elite skills and ability to make the extraordinary look routine. The Lakers' recent winning streak has kept them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.