Luka Doncic, Jericho Sims deliver highlight-reel moments in Lakers-Bucks first half
The highlights for Luka Doncic as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers are piling up.
Midway through the second quarter, Doncic caught the ball in the corner while defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green. The shot clock began to wind down, prompting Doncic to take one dribble to his left and step-back for a one-legged 3-pointer.
The Lakers bench reacted accordingly as Markieff Morris looked ahead while shaking his head in disbelief.
LUKA 1-LEGGED STEP-BACK FADEAWAY 😲
He’s got 26 in the 1st half on TNT! pic.twitter.com/zesVt5SByq
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2025
Doncic’s 3-pointer capped off a 10-0 Los Angeles run and marked his 26th point of the half. It also wasn’t the only highlight of the contest.
Earlier in the quarter, Bucks center Jericho Sims received a dime from Damian Lillard and nearly touched the rafters on an alley oop dunk.
Lillard floated the ball up for Sims, who skied above Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin to slam it home. It prompted a surprised reaction from Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
DAME UP TOP TO JERICHO 😱 pic.twitter.com/Bueuv7IVkK
— NBA (@NBA) March 14, 2025
The Bucks headed into halftime with a 71-63 lead against the Lakers, while Doncic had 29 points, the most in a first half by a Lakers player since Kobe Bryant in 2009, according to ESPN Research.
Source: espn.com