Thrilling Face-Off: Lakers vs. Hornets
In a thrilling face-off on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Charlotte Hornets, where Luka Doncic displayed remarkable athleticism during the third quarter. As he navigated the court, Doncic showcased his capabilities, driving through the Hornets’ defense. Approaching the basket, he elevated spectacularly with a two-handed slam dunk over Moussa Diabate, followed by a triumphant shout as he released the rim.
Teammates React
Teammates of Doncic were quick to express their astonishment and humor on social media, particularly on a post he shared featuring the highlight from the game. Lakers forward Jake LaRavia humorously questioned,
“Can he even dunk?”
while Jarred Vanderbilt likened the dunk to something generated by AI. Austin Reaves even chimed in with a playful remark, suggesting it was Doncic’s “first dunk of the year,” a statement that only slightly exaggerated the feat since Doncic had a similar finish against the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this season.
Statistical Highlights
Statistically, this dunk signifies just the third of Doncic’s past two seasons—he has recorded two dunks with Los Angeles this season and one while with the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024-25 season before his trade. In the game against the Hornets, Doncic was instrumental in leading the Lakers to a 121-111 victory, scoring a staggering 38 points with a shooting accuracy of 50%. Alongside his scoring exploits, he contributed significantly with six rebounds and seven assists, maintaining an impressive average of 37.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 9.1 assists for the current season with the Lakers.
