Luka Dončić banked in the exclamation on the first half right before the buzzer of the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors from halfcourt on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
With 3.3 seconds left on the clock, Jake LaRavia found Dončić streaking down the far sideline and fed the Slovenian superstar. What happened next was truly Luka Magic.
Dončić didn't even dribble the ball once, set his feet and let it fly from the Crypto.com Arena script logo. The ball hit the backboard and fell perfectly into the hoop to give the Lakers a 66-52 lead over Golden State at halftime.
LUKA DONCIC NO WAY. 🔥🔥🔥
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 22, 2026
Has words for Yaxel after. pic.twitter.com/PzGuvHasUx
After making the shot, Dončić appeared to have some words for Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who he had been jawing with earlier in the half.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Luka Dončić makes halfcourt shot before halftime in Lakers' season opener