Luka’s first sport in opposition to the Jazz within the Lakers’ win was spectacular, however his second outing in opposition to Utah not as a lot.
In Luka’s debut the Lakers received comfortably in opposition to the Jazz, nevertheless of their subsequent assembly a number of days later, Utah obtained them again with a 131-119 win in Salt Lake Metropolis.
Doncic completed the night time with 16 factors, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, one steal and a block in 23 minutes, but additionally dedicated 5 turnovers, shot 6-of-13 from the sector and missed 4 free throws.
He was trustworthy when assessing his efficiency.
“Right this moment I felt slightly bit rusty,” Doncic mentioned. “Two video games since after my damage — turnovers, missed free throws. I obtained to do approach higher. I feel we, approaching this [All-Star] break, need to relaxation. For me, I feel it’s extra of psychological relaxation than anything. However I nonetheless started working. So, I’m enthusiastic about this break and I can’t wait to return to play.”
For the primary time six seasons, Doncic received’t be a part of All-Star weekend, so he’s excited for a correct break.
“Like I mentioned, simply psychological break for me,” Doncic defined. “Work out and simply making an attempt to have some enjoyable with the household.”
The Slovenian star additional elaborated on his first two video games with the purple and gold and isn’t apprehensive about health.
“It’s good,” Doncic mentioned. “Nonetheless getting again into rhythm. You’ll be able to’t actually apply that five-on-five stuff. It’s approach totally different within the sport however I’m simply blissful to be again on the market and making an attempt to win and making an attempt to play video games.”
He has excessive hopes for his LeBron James-led workforce.
“I feel we are able to we are able to go very far,” Luka mentioned. “The primary sport in opposition to them confirmed the best way we are able to play, the best way we transfer the ball. Everyone was linked on each side of the ground. Right this moment wasn’t our greatest sport, so we started working on that.”
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