Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic Made History Against Pacers

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after a basket against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Pacers in Indiana.

Luka Doncic had 39 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 15/28 from the field and 4/10 from three-point range in his first 31 minutes of playing time.

Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Doncic Made History

GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

In addition to his strong start, Doncic also made history.

Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “Per Lakers: With his 30th point at Indiana, Luka Dončić recorded his league-leading 42nd 30-point game of the season, tied for the eighth-most in a season in franchise history.

It also marks his 11th straight game with 30 or more points, tied for the longest streak of his career and matching Shaquille O’Neal for the sixth-longest such streak in franchise history.”

GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 25: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Doncic has been on a scoring tear in the month of March.

He had come into the night scoring 165 points over the last four games.

Lakers Daily wrote: “Luka Doncic with a monster 1st quarter: 21 points on 8/12 from the field and 3/5 from 3”

Doncic And The Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic MVP odds — GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Doncic entered the night with averages of 33.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 60 games.

In his first full season with the franchise, he will have a real chance to win the 2026 MVP Award.

NBA Communications wrote (on March 23): “Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 22 of the 2025-26 season (March 16-22).”

GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

The Lakers are also among the elite teams in the NBA with a 46-26 record in 72 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference.

They have won nine out of their last ten games (and are 23-14 on the road).

Following the Pacers, the Lakers will head home to host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in Los Angeles.

Looking At Indiana

GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers reacts in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 17, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)

The Pacers came into play as the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-56 record in 72 games.

They have lost nine out of their last ten.