Luka Dončić Shows Passing Skills in Lakers vs. Spurs
During the Lakers' game against the Spurs on Wednesday night, Luka Dončić demonstrated his impressive passing abilities. Early in the match, he attempted a full-court pass to Rui Hachimura under the basket.
Missed Layup Causes Frustration
Hachimura caught the pass and went for a layup but was fouled, preventing him from scoring. Dončić’s reaction included a look of disbelief and a playful scream directed at his teammate, followed by a friendly smile.
"Luka could be seen looking at his teammate in disbelief and pretending to scream at him, before giving him a friendly smile."
Redemption with a Stunning Assist
Hachimura redeemed himself when Dončić, after being double-teamed, delivered a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder to an open Hachimura, who confidently made a three-pointer.
"Dončić fired a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder straight to the open arms of Hachimura, who drained the open three."
This three-pointer helped make up for the earlier layup miss. Dončić ended the first half with seven assists, 22 points, and six rebounds.
About the Author
Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon graduate, he joined SI in February 2023, with work published in 12up and ClutchPoints.
"Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints."
Summary: Luka Dončić displayed his exceptional vision and creativity with key assists, overcoming a teammate's missed layup by setting up a crucial three-pointer.