Dončić’s long-range shot delights Springsteen as Lakers beat Portland
Luka Dončić scored 53 points in the Lakers’ 124-118 win over Portland, including a shot from his own half that drew applause and a smiling reaction from Bruce Springsteen in the crowd.
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Luka Dončić scored 53 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 on Friday night, including a long-range shot from just beyond half-court that Bruce Springsteen watched from the crowd.
With seconds left in the second quarter, Dončić launched the ball from his own half and sent it through the basket. The shot cut the Lakers’ deficit to 60-53 at half-time and drew loud applause, according to Nieuws.nl. Television cameras also showed Springsteen smiling. A commentator exclaimed: “The Boss loved that!”
The basket was part of a 53-point performance that helped the Lakers secure the win.
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