NBA MVP 2026: Doncic explodes with 100 points in two days
In just two days, Luka Doncic has put up 100 points, along with 16 rebounds and 13 assists, boosting his chances in the NBA MVP race
The season of Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to amaze and excite NBA fans. In the last 48 hours, the Slovenian star has delivered two memorable performances that have propelled him to No. 2 on the Kia MVP Ladder, strengthening his case for the league’s most prestigious award.
The defining moment came Thursday against the Miami Heat: with just 15 seconds left on the clock and the Lakers already up by nine, Doncic stepped to the free-throw line with a chance to reach 60 points for the night.
After missing the first attempt, the crowd and bench held their breath, while LeBron James, just a few steps away, laughed nervously and cheered him on.
Smiling, the former Mavericks star knocked down the second free throw, sealing an incredible back-to-back stretch totaling 100 points, along with 16 rebounds, 13 assists, and 6 steals in 76 total minutes.
He’s playing better than anyone in the NBA right now. His contribution is crucial for the team
JJ Redick
The competition for NBA MVP
Despite these dream performances, Doncic’s path to his first MVP is far from easy. In this year’s race, he must contend with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Nikola Jokic.
Doncic’s last two weeks can be compared to the best two-week stretch of anyone in the race this season. They might even be better when you consider the context (Knicks, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Heat, Rockets twice)
Shaun Powell
In the end, watching Doncic is a bit like watching a live action movie: you never know what’s going to happen, but you know it’s going to be spectacular. The Lakers can smile – because with him on the court, no game is ever predictable.