Doncic says he's not focusing on the playoffs for now, and that he's prioritizing playing each game well.

2026-03-29 07:31

With baskets from Luka Doncic, Austin Reeves, and LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-99 at home in another key game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season. Luka Doncic stated that he and the team are not currently focusing on the playoffs and are solely focused on the games at hand.

In the final quarter, Austin Reeves and Jaxson Hayes helped the Los Angeles Lakers maintain their momentum, while Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves scored three baskets in the final moments, ultimately helping the team defeat the Brooklyn Nets.

According to the data, Luka Doncic scored 41 points and 3 assists in this game, Austin Reeves scored 26 points and 5 assists, while LeBron James contributed 14 points and 8 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic, 27, said, "I just try to drive to the basket. Sometimes my three-point shot is good, sometimes it isn't. But the key is to get into the paint more often and create opportunities, and then see what opportunities the defense gives me."

"We know how to play in crucial moments, and we didn't play well in the first three quarters, but we finished the last quarter well and eventually won the game."

Regarding his recovery method, Luka Doncic said, "It's really important, since we finally have two days of rest between games, so I'll definitely be doing a lot of ice and physical recovery."

Furthermore, after securing two consecutive wins, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently ranked third in the Western Conference standings, and their next game will be a home game against the Washington Wizards.

Luka Doncic continued, "We're not focusing on the playoffs right now. The competition in the West is too fierce. We have to take it one game at a time. We'll focus on the playoffs when the time comes."

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