Luka Doncic described his Los Angeles Lakers debut as a “particular second” after he helped his new workforce beat the visiting Utah Jazz 132-113.
The five-time NBA All-Star recovered from a calf damage to play for the Lakers for the primary time since a spectacular commerce which concerned him arriving from the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis going the opposite approach.
Doncic obtained himself on the board with an early three-pointer, which introduced loud cheers from the house crowd, and went on to attain 14 factors as he registered 5 rebounds and 4 assists throughout his 24 minutes on courtroom.
The Slovenian, 25, left the courtroom within the first quarter for remedy to his left calf and, whereas he returned to play, he left the sport late within the third quarter with the Lakers main 93-69.
“I heard lots of noise after I was launched – it was a particular second,” mentioned Doncic after the sport.
“The way in which they acquired me, it was wonderful to see.
“I used to be a bit bit nervous earlier than the sport however as soon as I stepped on to the courtroom it was enjoyable. Simply being on the market once more felt wonderful.”