# Luka Dončić makes sure Lakers rookie gets a moment to remember after major milestone

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/luka-doncic-makes-sure-lakers-rookie-gets-a-moment-to-remember-after-major-milestone/
- Published: 2026-11-10T03:37:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T04:22:08+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/sports/luka-doncic-makes-sure-lakers-rookie-gets-the-ultimate-souvenir-after-first-basket/
- Topics: Basketball, Sport, World

## Key points

- Dončić secured the game ball for Carr’s first NBA basket.
- Carr scored a first-quarter dunk off Dončić’s assist.
- The Lakers improved to 10-2 with a 124-114 win.

## Summary

Luka Dončić retrieved the game ball for Lakers rookie Cameron Carr after the team’s 124-114 win over Atlanta, marking Carr’s first NBA points. The gesture gave the rookie a keepsake from the milestone and offered a glimpse of Dončić’s leadership as the Lakers play without LeBron James.

Carr, who played seven minutes with Austin Reaves rested, scored on a first-quarter breakaway dunk assisted by Dončić. Dončić finished with 32 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, five steals and two blocks; it was his fifth career game with at least 30 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals. The victory took Los Angeles to 10-2, its best start since the 2019-20 championship season.

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