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Luka Doncic explodes for 42 points and 12 assists in the Lakers' 127-113 triumph over the Cavaliers, marking his third consecutive 40-point game. Doncic totals 600 points in March, joining Michael Jordan as the only players to hit this milestone in the month. The Lakers dominate with a 15-2 record, solidifying their playoff position.
Coach JJ Redick praises Doncic's incredible month, calling it one of the best in modern NBA history. Doncic, who surpasses 15,000 career points, outshines Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, who manages only 10 points on 4-of-10 shooting.
The win also sets a historic milestone for LeBron James, who notches his 1,229th career victory, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most in NBA history. Redick notches his 100th win as a coach, becoming the first Lakers coach since Phil Jackson to achieve back-to-back 50-win seasons.
With six games left in the regular season, the Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder next. The Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are on a hot streak of their own, going 14-1 in March. Lakers guard Austin Reaves anticipates a thrilling matchup against the defending champions.
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