How many points did Luka Doncic score tonight against Minnesota Timberwolves? (April 23)

Luka Doncic propelled the LA Lakers to their first playoff win in 2025 on Tuesday. The Slovenian superstar proppd up a 31-point double-double with 12 rebounds and nine assists as LA leveled the series 1-1 with a 94-85 win at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.

Doncic was off to a hold start as the Lakers led the Minnesota Timberwolves 34-15 at the end of the first quarter. The fans were in awe as the guard exploded for 16 first-quarter points to set the tone for the Lakers. While the game had it's see-saw moments with both teams playing a more physical brand of basketball, Doncic ensured that his team had their nose in front throughout the game.

His 31-point performance saw him shoot 9-20 from the field, 2-8 from the three-point line, and 11-11 from the free throw line. LeBron James (21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists), Austin Reaves (16 points, five rebounds, and five assists) chipped in with solid contributions.

Doncic picked up from where he left off following 37-point performance in Game 1. He shot 4-5 from the field and 2-2 from the deep, and 4-4 from the free throw line as the Lakers grabbed an early lead to put the Timberwolves under pressure in the first half.

He came into the matchup averaging 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists while shooting 45.0% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc.

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Luka Doncic joins elite company after double-double performance

Luka Doncic joined elite names in George Mikan and Shaquille O'Neal as Lakers who had two 30+ points games in two playoff games. He became only the third player in Lakers history to hit the milestone. However, Doncic maintained his focus on winning when he was told of his achievement.

“It’s fine but it don’t matter. If I have 30 or 10. We gotta win. We played hard and physical for 48 minutes.”

The action shifts to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4. LA's improved ball play after losing the first game sees them as legitimate candidates to win the upcoming away leg and inch closer to winning the first round. Much now depends on Luka Doncic to see if he can spearhead the Lakers to a series win.