Luka Doncic was off to a quiet start on Friday in Game 3 between the LA Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. The guard came in with reports of dealing with a stomach bug and at the time of writing had two points, one rebound, five assists, one steal, and one block.
The Slovenian was slow off the blocks as he appeared to deal with the symptoms. He was given a lengthy breather at the start of the second quarter as the Lakers attempted to recover from Minnesota’s electric start.
Luka Doncic came into the game averaging 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists while shooting 45.0% from the field and 35.6% from the deep.
Aharon Abhishek is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda, bringing 9 years of rich reporting experience to his role. With a Master’s degree in Journalism, Aharon’s passion for basketball dates back to 2008 when he began following the NBA closely. He specializes in stat-based pieces and athlete profiles, and is a firm believer of conducting thorough research to craft compelling content.
A fan of the Lakers and Bulls for their legacy and rich history, Aharon admires the competitive nature of basketball and how only a few seconds decide any game. He highly regards Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for their prowess on the court.
Phil Jackson stands out as Aharon’s favorite basketball coach, revered for his astute understanding of the game. For him, Michael Jordan’s final shot of his legendary career stands out as his favorite basketball moment of all time.
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