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Luka Doncic Drains Wild Warmup Shot Amid MVP Performance to Open Season

Luka Doncic Drains Wild Warmup Shot Amid MVP Performance to Open Season
World Sports · 17:10:47 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic opened the 2026-27 NBA season with an MVP-caliber performance that included a remarkable warmup shot, drawing widespread attention.

Photographs from the game show Doncic reacting after making a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings, shooting a free throw during a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, and handling the ball while defended by Kings forward Leaky Black.

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