Luka Dončić Reacts to Rui Hachimura's Missed Layup
During the Lakers vs. Spurs game on Wednesday night, Luka Dončić displayed his remarkable passing skills. He attempted a full-court pass to Rui Hachimura, who was positioned under the basket. Hachimura caught the ball and went for a layup but was fouled, missing the shot and denying Dončić an assist.
Luka showed visible frustration, looking at Hachimura in disbelief and pretending to yell at him, before breaking into a friendly smile.
Redemption with a Stunning Three-Point Assist
Not long after, Dončić found Hachimura again despite being double-teamed near the baseline. He delivered a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder, allowing Hachimura to hit a wide-open three-pointer. This made up for the earlier missed layup and highlighted Dončić's exceptional court vision.
In the first half, Dončić recorded seven assists, along with 22 points and six rebounds.
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Summary: Luka Dončić expressed frustration after Rui Hachimura missed a layup but quickly redeemed the play with a brilliant assist leading to a crucial three-pointer.