Luka Dončić Frustrated but Redeemed After Missed Play
During the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, Luka Dončić once again demonstrated his exceptional vision and passing skills. In one remarkable play, he tried to surprise the Spurs’ defense with a full-court pass to Rui Hachimura, who was positioned directly under the basket.
Hachimura caught the ball and attempted a layup but was fouled, leaving Dončić visibly frustrated as his potential assist slipped away. Cameras caught him looking at his teammate in disbelief, jokingly miming a scream, before ending the moment with a friendly smile.
“Dončić looked less than thrilled to have been denied an assist on the play.”
Moments later, Luka made sure to make up for the missed opportunity. Trapped in a double team along the baseline, he tossed a no-look, one-armed pass over his shoulder to a wide-open Hachimura, who sank a smooth three-pointer. The connection electrified both the crowd and their teammates.
By halftime, Dončić had already recorded seven assists, contributing a total of 22 points and six rebounds. Hachimura’s follow-up shot redeemed his earlier miss, while Dončić’s performance once again underscored his playmaking brilliance.
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Karl Rasmussen, a University of Oregon graduate and staff writer for Sports Illustrated’s Breaking and Trending News team, joined the outlet in February 2023. His work has also been featured on 12up and ClutchPoints.
Author’s summary: Luka Dončić’s frustration turned into brilliance as he redeemed a missed assist with a dazzling no-look pass to Rui Hachimura during the Lakers–Spurs matchup.