Luka Doncic has ‘unacceptable’ performance as Lakers’ season reaches pivotal moment
NY Post
“Luka Magic” hasn’t been so enchanting recently — and it’s coming at the worst time for his new team.
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic had a horrific showing by his standards on Thursday night when Los Angeles dropped a pivotal Western Conference matchup to the Warriors, 123-116.
Doncic, who scored just 19 points, took responsibility for the loss as he watched running mates LeBron James and Austin Reaves each score 30-plus.
“That performance by me is unacceptable,” Doncic told reporters postgame after a rough 6-for-17 shooting night from the field, which included 0-for-6 from 3-point range.
Coach JJ Redick echoed that sentiment after the game.
“It wasn’t his night,” Redick said after the game.
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