The Los Angeles Lakers enter Saturday’s showdown against the Boston Celtics riding an eight-game winning streak, with Luka Doncic playing a central role in their resurgence. Since joining the Lakers, Doncic has continued to regain his rhythm following a calf injury, looking more like the dominant player he was with the Dallas Mavericks.
Doncic has averaged 26.0 points, 9.1 assists and 9.0 rebounds in eight games since the All-Star break. With the Celtics dealing with injuries to key players, this sets up another strong opportunity for him to deliver a big all-around performance.
Here’s the featured Doncic prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday’s game.
Best Luka Doncic Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 45.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-115)
In Thursday’s thrilling 113-109 overtime victory against the New York Knicks, Doncic once again stepped up when it mattered most, scoring five of his 32 points in overtime. He finished with 12 assists and seven rebounds, helping the Lakers erase a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The team has now gone 18-3 since Jan. 21, a testament to its growing chemistry and ability to execute in crunch time.
Doncic has been trending in the right direction, both physically and in terms of his chemistry with his Lakers teammates. He acknowledged the team wasn’t physical enough in the first half against the Knicks but was pleased with how they responded.
“First, being more physical,” Doncic said. “I think we were just kind of sloppy in the first half, but in the fourth quarter, we were physical, getting stops, and we were just playing our basketball on the offensive end.”
The Celtics have won three straight but have been dealing with a depleted lineup. Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jrue Holiday (finger) and Jaylen Brown (knee) have all been sidelined recently, which could provide additional openings for Doncic to attack.
With the Lakers shifting their offensive focus to run more through Doncic, he’s been thriving as both a scorer and playmaker. He also spoke highly of the team’s chemistry and resilience, which has been key to their success.
“Just the chemistry, I think everybody gets along, that’s really important,” Doncic said. “We’re well-connected. Obviously, there’s room for improvement, but I think we’re well-connected, so I’m excited to be a part of this team.”
Against an injury-plagued Celtics squad, expect Doncic to take on a heavy workload once again. Additionally, he’ll likely be extra motivated in his first matchup against Boston since losing in the NBA Finals. Given his recent production and increased comfort in the Lakers’ system, he has a strong outlook to surpass 45.5 combined points, rebounds and assists.
