Luka Doncic scores 49 as Lakers top Timberwolves for 1st win

Luka Doncic Leads Lakers to First Win

Luka Doncic scored 49 points, his highest-scoring game as a Laker, in a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Doncic became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, following his 43-point game in the season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized that "good offense" would be the team's best defense against the Timberwolves.

With this win, the Lakers achieved their first victory of the season, led by Doncic's historic performance at Crypto.com Arena.

Author's summary: Luka Doncic scores 49 points in Lakers' first win.

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