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SALT LAKE CITY — Luka Doncic entered Sunday looking to find his offensive rhythm.

He found it in abundance at Delta Center.

The Slovenian superstar guard dropped his first 50-point game of the season, leading the Lakers to a 132-123 win over the Jazz for their third straight victory to kick off the 2026-27 season .

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during a game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images

Doncic scored 52 points on 17-of-30 shooting, hitting a trio of 3-pointers late in the game’s precarious moments.

His first stepback 3 of the fourth tied the game at 116 with just over four minutes left.

The second and third 3s put the Lakers up by five and six, respectively, putting the Lakers in full control.

By the time Doncic was at the free throw line with 12.5 seconds left to ice the game, “M-V-P” chants filled the Jazz’ home arena.

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