# Dončić Scores 52 as Lakers Rally Past Jazz to Remain Unbeaten

Los Angeles won 132–123 in Salt Lake City on October 25 after overcoming an 18-point deficit.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-27T06:04:31.698Z
Updated: 2026-10-27T06:04:31.698Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/doncic-lakers-jazz-52-points-october-25-2026

Launch Catch-Up — Game Played October 25, 2026

Luka Dončić scored 52 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz 132–123 in Salt Lake City on October 25, improving to 3–0.

The Lakers recovered from an 18-point deficit. Dončić added 10 assists and eight rebounds, shooting 17-for-30 overall and making eight of his 18 three-point attempts, according to Reuters’ game account.

Austin Reaves contributed 29 points. He and Dončić combined to make 21 of 24 free throws, giving Los Angeles efficient scoring at the line alongside its perimeter shooting.

Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 28 points. Keyonte George finished with 24 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, while Ace Bailey recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds.

The NBA’s October 26 roundup also confirmed the Lakers’ 132–123 victory and Dončić’s 52 points. The performance was his 10th regular-season game with at least 50 points, Reuters reported.

This account covers Sunday’s completed game, rather than a new October 27 result.

Sources:
Reuters via Gulf Times — game report: https://www.gulf-times.com/article/736759/sport/american-sports/nba-round-up-luka-doncic-explodes-for-52-to-lead-lakers-past-jazz
NBA — October 26 roundup: https://www.nba.com/news/starting-5-october-26-2026

## Sources
- Reuters via Gulf Times — October 25 Lakers–Jazz report: https://www.gulf-times.com/article/736759/sport/american-sports/nba-round-up-luka-doncic-explodes-for-52-to-lead-lakers-past-jazz
- NBA — October 26 roundup: https://www.nba.com/news/starting-5-october-26-2026