Austin Reaves predicted Luka Doncic’s 40-point scoring tear over a year before Lakers star delivered
Austin Reaves appears to have known exactly what Luka Doncic was capable of, with a prediction he made more than a year ago resurfacing as the Lakers star enjoys a remarkable start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Doncic is averaging 40.
Austin Reaves made a prediction over a year ago that Luka Doncic would average 40 points per game, and that prediction has now proven to be remarkably accurate. Doncic is currently averaging 40.1 points over his first 10 games, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to an 8-2 record and the top of the Western Conference. Doncic's impressive performance extends beyond scoring, as he is shooting 49.8% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range, both career-high figures.
However, the Lakers may face a concern as Doncic was listed as questionable for their next game against the Detroit Pistons, potentially leaving the team without its leading scorer.
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