Luka Dončić Reacts to Rui Hachimura's Missed Layup
Luka Dončić displayed his remarkable passing skills in the Lakers' game against the Spurs. He attempted a full-court pass to Rui Hachimura near the basket, aiming to surprise San Antonio’s defense. Hachimura caught the ball and went for a layup but was fouled, missing the shot. Dončić showed visible frustration at being denied an assist, looking at Hachimura with disbelief and pretending to yell before offering a friendly smile.
Redemption on the Next Play
Hachimura redeemed himself quickly. After Dončić was double-teamed along the baseline, he executed a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder directly to Hachimura, who nailed an open three-pointer. This made up for the earlier missed layup.
Dončić's Performance Highlights
- Recorded 7 assists in the first half
- Scored 22 points
- Grabbed 6 rebounds
"Luka wasn’t too happy about Hachimura’s miss, but he made up for it just a few moments later."
"Dončić fired a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder straight to the open arms of Hachimura, who drained the open three."
About the Author
Karl Rasmussen writes for Sports Illustrated's Breaking and Trending News team. A University of Oregon graduate, he joined SI in February 2023 and has contributed to outlets like 12up and ClutchPoints.
Author’s summary: Luka Dončić showed frustration at a missed layup by Rui Hachimura but quickly assisted him on a three-pointer, finishing the first half with impressive stats.