LeBron James and Luka Doncic wrote their names in Lakers history against the Minnesota Timberwolves as a duo on Sunday, contributing to 43 of their team’s 58 first-half points.
That feat attained during the playoff showdown made them the first Lakers teammates to each score 20 or more points in a playoff half since former NBA stars Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in 2002.
That moment was one that not only electrified the crowd but also reminded fans of their team’s illustrious history.
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Matching Kobe and Shaq’s iconic record is no small feat, and that speaks volumes of the firepower Doncic and James offer the Lakers on the court.
Though LeBron James and Luka Doncic showed loads of promise in the game, the Lakers still found themselves trailing at halftime.
Firing on the opposite end of the court were Minnesota stars Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, who came out firing in all departments and combining for 40 points by the break.
Randle stunned and turned many heads on the night from beyond the arc, as he hit three three-pointers to give his team a slim lead.
The Lakers, on the other hand, were far from finished, and opened the second half with an incredible 14-0 run, as the momentum turned in their favor.
The Lakers also kept pushing for the win with grit, as the game began heading to its final stages.
LeBron’s team approached the fixture down 2-1 in the series and were in dire need of a spark to avoid a deeper hole.
The heroics of Doncic and James have helped the Franchise not only keep pace but also sent a strong message that the tie is far from done after their narrow 116-113 defeat.
The series heads back to Los Angeles for Game 5, and the confidence of the Lakers will be shooting up ahead of their next game.
Should Doncic and James continue their impeccable scoring form, the Lakers’ chances of advancing would look a lot brighter.
