“Luka Magic” — Luka Doncic's pass to Dorian Finney-Smith puts Los Angeles Lakers fans on cloud nine

Luka Doncic’s exceptional no-look pass to Dorian Finney-Smith ignited excitement among Los Angeles Lakers fans during Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic’s stellar performance, including 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists by halftime, helped the Lakers secure a significant lead. Fans praised Doncic’s ‘Luka Magic’ as the Lakers aimed to defend their home court.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to secure a much-needed win against the Minnesota Timberwolves following their game 1 loss in the playoffs. In game 2, the Lakers are doing well, but their standout star, Doncic’s brilliant no-see pass to his teammate Dorian Finney-Smith sparks discussion among fans online. Most Lakers fans took to X to celebrate Doncic’s iconic pass in the game.

Luka Doncic is in his A-game, and he is doing his best to give the Los Angeles Lakers a fighting chance as they aim to secure the game 2 win. In the game, Doncic delivered a stunning dime to Dorian Finney-Smith, which created a wave of discussion among fans online.

Doncic is no stranger to no-look dimes, but every time he does the move, fans chant Luka Magic. By halftime, Doncic had already made his stunning performance, scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.

By the end of the third quarter, the Lakers were advancing with 81-65, leading the scoreboard with 16 points.

Anthony Edwards-led Minnesota Timberwolves are leading the playoff games against the Lakers by 1-0, but the Purple and Gold are fighting hard to defend their home court at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 22nd.

Fans online showered praise for the Lakers’ standout for his iconic pass.

“Luka Magic!!!!” one fan wrote.

“lukas putting on an absolute SHOW rn,” another wrote.

Another pointed out the Lakers’ performance in game 2, “Lakers looking good, people overreacted after game one.”

“Luka is out here playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers!” one fan wrote.

One fan called out the defense of the Timberwolves, “The defense in the NBA has become so horrific. You can see all the Wolves players just standing around with their mouths open when Luka dishes that pass. What a disaster.”

As the game progresses, the Lakers are not leaving much room for the Timberwolves to chase their scores.

Also Read: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 points not enough as Milwaukee Bucks fall to Indiana Pacers in Game 2 showdown

Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India, including match schedules, team squads, points table and IPL live score for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Don’t miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap.

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.Read More

End of Article