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Luka Doncic eclipses Michael Jordan's 38-year-old tally with stunning start to NBA season

Luka Doncic eclipses Michael Jordan's 38-year-old tally with stunning start to NBA season

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Luka Doncic scored 40 points in the Lakers’ 116-103 win over Sacramento, reaching 308 points through his first eight games and eclipsing Michael Jordan’s 38‑year‑old tally. He also faced backlash after confronting a courtside fan who reportedly threw a basketball at referee Chelisa Painter during the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings game, sparking debate over the spectator’s ejection.

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    Luka Doncic scored 40 points in the Lakers’ 116-103 win over Sacramento, reaching 308 points through his first eight games.

    — Hindustan Times

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    Luka Doncic confronted a courtside fan who reportedly threw a basketball at referee Chelisa Painter during the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings, sparking debate over the spectator's ejection.

    — NDTV

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Luka Doncic scored 40 points in the Lakers’ 116-103 win over Sacramento, reaching 308 points through his first eight games.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article

Luka Doncic eclipses Michael Jordan's 38-year-old tally with stunning start to NBA season

Luka Doncic scored 40 points in the Lakers’ 116-103 win over Sacramento, reaching 308 points through his first eight games.

Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd.

Kings vs Lakers: Luka Doncic's scoring spree keeps Sacramento Kings winless at home as Los Angeles win 116-103

For the third straight game, Luka Doncic logged 40 points and also his fifth of the ongoing NBA season. He hit 11 of his 23 shots, 6 of 13 3-point attempts and 12 of 13 foul shots. He also found time for team highs in rebounds (nine) and assists (seven) as Lakers beat Kings 116-103. 

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Who is Chelisa Painter? Lakers’ Luka Doncic comes to NBA referee’s rescue after courtside fan hits her with the ball

During a match, referee Chelisa Painter was struck by a ball thrown by a fan. Lakers guard Luka Doncic noticed the incident and confronted the fan about his actions. Security officials approached the fan after Doncic pointed him out, resulting in his removal from the court. Doncic later expressed…

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