Luka Dončić Reacts to Rui Hachimura's Missed Layup
During the Lakers' game against the Spurs on Wednesday night, Luka Dončić displayed his exceptional passing skills. He attempted a full-court pass to Rui Hachimura, who caught the ball near the basket and went up for a layup but was fouled, missing the shot. Dončić was visibly frustrated, looking at Hachimura in disbelief and pretending to yell before giving a friendly smile.
Redemption with a No-Look Three-Point Assist
Shortly after the missed layup, Dončić made another impressive play despite being double-teamed near the baseline. He executed a one-arm no-look pass over his shoulder to Hachimura, who confidently sank a wide-open three-pointer. This helped Hachimura compensate for his earlier miss.
Dončić’s Performance and Stats in the First Half
- Seven assists in the first half
- 22 points scored
- Six rebounds collected
“Luka wasn’t too happy about Hachimura’s miss, but he made up for it just a few moments later.”
“After getting caught in a double team along the baseline, Dončić fired a no-look, one-arm pass over his shoulder straight to the open arms of Hachimura, who drained the open three.”
About the Author
Karl Rasmussen, a University of Oregon alum, is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated’s Breaking and Trending News team. Since joining in February 2023, his work has also appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints.
Summary: Luka Dončić expressed frustration at a missed layup by Rui Hachimura but quickly redeemed the moment with a stunning no-look assist leading to a crucial three-pointer.