The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road Friday night looking to take control of their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the series tied 1-1 and shifting to Minneapolis for Game 3, Luka Doncic will once again be at the center of the action.
Doncic has led the way for the Lakers through the first two games, averaging 34.0 points on 50 percent shooting while continuing to anchor the offense. After holding Minnesota to its lowest point total of the season in a 94-85 win in Game 2, the Lakers have a chance to head back to L.A. with a 2-1 series lead.
Here’s the featured Luka Doncic prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday’s Game 3.
Best Luka Doncic Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Luka Doncic Over 47.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-110)
Doncic has averaged 32.9 points, 9.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists in seven playoff games against the Timberwolves during his career, good for 49.9 combined points, rebounds and assists. That historical track record clears this line, and with another high-usage game, things set up nicely for the over.
The Lakers continue to rely heavily on Doncic to generate offense, especially with Minnesota’s length and physicality slowing down other scoring options. LeBron James is averaging 20.0 points through the first two games, while Austin Reaves is contributing 16.0 per game. But it’s Doncic who dictates tempo and handles the toughest matchups.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the goal is to get a “big start” in Game 3 after his team’s offensive struggles in Game 2, but the Lakers know they’ll need another standout showing from Doncic.
Lakers coach JJ Redick called the series a “rock fight,” noting that playoff games can shift quickly depending on shot-making and doing the dirty work. Doncic’s ability to control the pace and manufacture points in half-court settings makes him uniquely valuable in such an environment.
With the series up for grabs and Los Angeles aiming to steal a game on the road, expect Doncic to be aggressive from the opening tip — and once again flirt with the 30-point mark while adding his usual rebounding and passing contributions.