Luka Doncic added another milestone to his growing legacy in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, helping the Lakers rally to a 118–116 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.

With LeBron James still sidelined and Austin Reaves also unavailable, the Lakers leaned heavily on Doncic to carry the scoring load and guide the offense. Trailing by 12 points late in the third quarter, Los Angeles needed a spark — and Doncic delivered.

The Lakers’ star guard took control of the game down the stretch, orchestrating the comeback with both his scoring and play making. By the final buzzer, he had produced a start line that no player in franchise history had ever recorded.

Historic Night for Doncic

Doncic finished with:

• 35+ points

• 10+ assists

• 5+ steals

This marks the first time any Lakers player has reached those numbers in a regular-season game since steals became an officially tracked stat in 1973–74.

The performance is the latest highlight in what has already become a standout season for the 26-year-old. Despite missing time earlier in the year due to injury, Doncic has returned playing at an MVP-caliber level.

Lakers Rising in the West

Through the first nine games of the 2025–26 season, the Lakers now sit at 7–2, placing them second in the Western Conference standings. With James still working his way back from injury, the team has maintained rhythm and direction with Doncic at the front of the offense.

Coaches and teammates continue to praise Doncic’s leadership, particularly in games like Wednesday’s — where momentum seemed to swing firmly toward San Antonio before the Lakers stormed back.

Wembanyama Duel Adds Spotlight

The matchup also marked another chapter in the growing spotlight surrounding Wembanyama, who continues to draw intense attention in his sophomore NBA season. The Spurs rookie showed flashes of brilliance, but the night ultimately belonged to the Lakers’ All-Star guard.

As Los Angeles awaits LeBron’s return, the team has found confidence in Doncic’s ability to anchor the offense and close games — exactly what he showed in this come-from-behind thriller.