Luka Doncic 'decided' to make his 61-foot heave punctuating 53-point effort in win over Blazers

Luka Doncic delivered a stunning 61-foot buzzer-beater off the backboard at the end of the first half, part of a spectacular 53-point performance that helped the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118. The shot, taken from the far free-throw circle while the Lakers were trailing by double digits, was described by Doncic as intentional. The game took place on November 7, 2026.