Is Luka Doncic the NBA MVP after 60-point night? ESPN experts weigh in
The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling. Led by star guard Luka Doncic’s 60 points and LeBron James’ triple-double, the Lakers got past the Miami Heat 134-126 on March 19 for their eighth consecutive win. The triumph was even more impressive considering it came just one night after a big 124-116 road victory over the Houston Rockets.
Doncic knocked down 18-of-30 shots, including 9-of-17 on 3-pointers, and contributed seven rebounds, three assists and five steals. The scoring output tied for the second most of Doncic’s career. Additionally, he has scored at least 30 points in each game of the Lakers’ win streak.
MORE: LeBron James shares surprise update on NBA ownership plans On ESPN’s “First Take,” NBA analysts Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst tackled the topic of whether Doncic should be considered a top candidate for league MVP. “I don’t think we have a choice,” Smith said.
“I’m ashamed that I hadn’t brought up Luka for league MVP consideration sooner than this morning. That ends now. That gets corrected right now.
Luka Doncic has been sensational. ” James recorded 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists while tying Robert Parish’s all-time NBA record for games played with 1,611. Los Angeles erased a 15-point deficit to hand the Heat their third straight defeat.