Lakers' Luka Doncic Just Pulled Off Feat Not Seen Since Michael Jordan In 1986

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Luka Doncic continues to produce at an elite level for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and his latest stretch stands out even among the all-time greats. With 43 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, Doncic becae the first player since Michael Jordan in 1986 to average 40 points per game over six straight road games.

Luka Doncic is the first player since Michael Jordan in 1986 to average 40 PPG over six straight road games

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The Slovenian superstar has turned March into his personal showcase, dropping efficient 40-plus point efforts on opposing defenses night after night away from Crypto.com Arena.

This run comes at a critical point in the Lakers' season as they push for playoff positioning in a loaded Western Conference. Doncic's ability to elevate his scoring without sacrificing playmaking has kept Los Angeles competitive on the road. The six-game streak features a mix of high-volume shooting and clinical efficiency that few players in league history have matched over such a demanding stretch.

Doncic has put together a dominant 2025-26 campaign in his first full season with the Lakers following the February 2025 trade from Dallas. Through 61 games, the 26-year-old leads the NBA in scoring at 33.6 points per game while adding 7.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists, shooting 47.4 percent from the field. He has anchored the Lakers to a 46-26 record and third place in the West.

Doncic’s scoring bursts have defined the year, capped by a 60-point performance in a March 19 win over Miami—the first 60-point game by a Laker since Kobe Bryant in 2016.

After navigating minor early-season injuries, Luka has stayed available and consistent, driving Los Angeles firmly into the playoff picture as the regular season enters its final stretch.

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