Luka Doncic may have just pulled off the greatest feat of his legendary career

The Los Angeles Lakers destroyed the Washington Wizards on Friday night behind a historic night from Luka Doncic. The superstar made history by being the first player in the play-by-play era to have 16 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in any quarter. That is how Luka started the night, and he produced a triple-double in under 20 minutes. Doncic matched his own record as the only NBA players to do that in an unbelievable night.

This is the type of games that boosts an MVP case. The Wizards are arguably the worst team in the NBA, but the Lakers blew them off the court. Doncic made history and looked absolutely unstoppable. He didn’t just defeat the Wizards in the nation’s capital. Number 77 made history and looked like the best player in the world.

Luka has been absolutely on fire since head coach JJ Redick called him out. Fans were worried about an ankle injury he suffered in Cleveland, but Doncic had zero ill effects on Friday night. He was making shots, running an elite offense, and doing it all in Washington. It was arguably the best night of his legendary career.

Luka Doncic had a triple-double in less than 20 minutes of action

Luka is only 26 years old, but he is already a legend. He has been first-team All-NBA five times and won the scoring title in 2024 as the star led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals. Everyone knows he is one of the best creators in the world, and Friday was arguably his most impressive performance.

Doncic had a 25-point triple-double in the first half for the second time in his NBA career. He is the only player to ever do that. Luka had his jumper locked in and was carving up the Washington’s defense.

Number 77 finished with 37 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, and three steals in 31 minutes of action. He shot 13 of 21 from the field, including making six 3-pointers in the nation’s capital. The Lakers outscored the Wizards by 21 with their star on the floor on an incredible night.

The game was over by halftime thanks to Luka. He made sure this wasn’t a trap game for Los Angeles. Doncic was making shots and getting his teammates involved. Everyone locked in and dominated. The Lakers were sinking everything and playing stout defense. It is exactly what they need around number 77.

The Wizards rank 29th in defensive rating. The Lakers did exactly what they were supposed to do against a rebuilding team. They took their foot off the gas a bit in the third quarter, but it was clear this one was already finished.

Luka Doncic had a triple-double in the first half and was absolutely unstoppable against Washington. He was getting wherever he wanted on the floor and making the defense pay for every mistake. That is Luka at his finest, and fans are seeing the best version as his jumpers have finally been falling.

Doncic did have a 73-point game in 2024, which is the most points since Kobe Bryant dropped 81. Friday night was right up there. Luka was making plays and scoring in DC. The Wizards had no answers, and he showed exactly what makes him unique.

This version is an MVP and is exactly why the Los Angeles Lakers immediately pivoted to building around Doncic. Nobody has ever had a quarter like his opening period in the nation’s capital, and Luka is playing the best basketball of his career. Lakers fans should be excited because Doncic was already one of the best players in the world. He gives his team a chance to win every night, and nights like this remind everyone why Luka is always a must-watch.