Luka Doncic scores 52 points in Lakers' 132-123 win over Jazz

Luka Doncic scored an NBA season-high 52 points, including eight 3-pointers, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, according to WPLG Local 10.

Doncic's performance featured several crucial baskets late in the fourth quarter, helping the Lakers secure their eighth win in the last nine games against Utah, WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando reported.

He completed a 14-5 go-ahead run with back-to-back three-pointers that gave Los Angeles a 127-121 lead with 1:42 remaining. Doncic also contributed 10 assists and seven rebounds.

Austin Reaves added 29 points for the Lakers, with the duo combining to shoot 21 of 24 on free throws. CBS News Los Angeles noted that Walker Kessler, returning to Utah after a sign-and-trade deal, scored two points and grabbed seven rebounds.

For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen led with 28 points, but the team lost an 18-point second-quarter lead. Keyonte George recorded 24 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ace Bailey added 20 and 17 points respectively.

Doncic also hit a stepback three-pointer with 4.1 seconds left in the first half to give the Lakers their first lead at 74-71, Yahoo Sports reported.