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NBA History
NBL Next 'Sarr' witness to Doncic's greatness
Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates in front of Jamir Watkins #5 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 31, 2026 (AEDT) in Washington, DC. Photo: Scott Taetsch/Getty Images
Highlights
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is the fastest player in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double - 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists - in just 22 minutes in a 142-111 blowout of the Washington Wizards on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (AEDT).
Dončić, 27, already had a triple double by half time with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in 18 minutes against former NBL Next Star Alex Sarr.
He now has the second most 30-point triple doubles (53) but needs 53 more to equal the great Oscar Robertson on 106.
Dončić finished with 37 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in 31 minutes.
He is the only player in Los Angeles Lakers history to record a triple double before half-time and it was also the fastest in Lakers history and is the only player in team history to record a +35-point triple double with five or more made threes.
30-PT TRIPLE DOUBLES NBA HISTORY
- Oscar Robertson — 106
- Luka Dončić — 53
- Nikola Jokić — 51
- Russell Westbrook — 48
- LeBron James — 42
Los Angeles Lakers powered past the Washington Wizards from the opening tip in Washington, with Dončić delivering a dominant all-around performance and former NBL Next Star Alex Sarr providing one of the few bright spots for the home side.
Dončić controlled the game from the opening quarter, finishing with 37 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds in just 31 minutes as the Lakers scored 41 points in the first quarter and never looked back. He shot 13-of-21 from the field and 6-of-13 from three, repeatedly punishing Washington’s coverage while orchestrating a Lakers offense that shot 61 percent overall and piled up 38 assists. The result was effectively settled by halftime, with Los Angeles holding a 77–48 lead.
Sarr was Washington’s most effective starter, posting 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists on 8-of-14 shooting in 28 minutes. The 20-year-old showed his versatility as a finisher and facilitator in the half court, but struggled to stretch the floor (0-of-3 from three) and was caught in the defensive tide as the Wizards were overwhelmed by Los Angeles’ pace and ball movement. Despite Sarr’s efficiency, Washington conceded 142 points and fell to 12–34 on the season as the Lakers’ stars dictated every phase of the game.
