Luka Dončić’s Impressive Passing Against the Spurs
During the Lakers’ game against the Spurs on Wednesday night, Luka Dončić displayed remarkable passing skills that captured fans' attention.
Full-Court Pass to Rui Hachimura
Dončić attempted a full-court pass to Rui Hachimura positioned near the basket. Hachimura caught the ball and went for a layup but was fouled, stopping him from scoring. Dončić appeared visibly frustrated, looking at his teammate with disbelief and pretending to yell before giving him an encouraging smile.
"Luka could be seen looking at his teammate in disbelief and pretending to scream at him, before giving him a friendly smile."
Redemption with a No-Look Three-Pointer
Hachimura redeemed himself shortly after. Trapped in a double team along the baseline, Dončić delivered a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder directly to Hachimura, who then sank a wide-open three-pointer.
"Dončić fired a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder straight to the open arms of Hachimura, who drained the open three."
This three-pointer compensated for the missed layup, highlighting Dončić's versatility and teamwork.
Overall Performance
- Dončić recorded seven assists in the first half.
- He scored 22 points and grabbed six rebounds.
About the Author
Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated’s Breaking and Trending News team. A University of Oregon graduate, he joined SI in February 2023 and has contributed to 12up and ClutchPoints.
Summary: Luka Dončić's dynamic passing and patience with teammates helped the Lakers create scoring opportunities despite initial setbacks during an intense game against the Spurs.