Luka Dončić Displays Impressive Passing Against Spurs
During the Lakers' Wednesday night game against the Spurs, Luka Dončić demonstrated his exceptional passing skills. Early in the match, he attempted a full-court pass to Rui Hachimura positioned near the basket.
Missed Layup and Reaction
Hachimura caught the ball and went up for a layup but was fouled, preventing him from scoring. Dončić showed visible frustration at missing the assist, looking at Hachimura in disbelief and playfully pretending to shout before smiling at his teammate.
Successful Three-Point Shot
Hachimura redeemed himself shortly after by sinking a three-pointer off a spectacular no-look, one-arm pass from Dončić. Dončić had been double-teamed near the baseline when he delivered the precise assist, leading to Hachimura’s open shot.
Dončić’s Overall Performance
- Recorded seven assists in the first half
- Scored 22 points
- Grabbed six rebounds
“Dončić fired a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder straight to the open arms of Hachimura, who drained the open three.”
About the Author
Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. An alumnus of the University of Oregon, he joined SI in February 2023, with previous work appearing on 12up and ClutchPoints.
Author's summary: Luka Dončić’s dynamic playmaking and ability to bounce back after a missed assist highlight his impact on the Lakers’ game against the Spurs.