Some players thrive under pressure, and Luka Dončić lives for these moments. With the shot clock winding down and the Lakers clinging to a late lead on January 6, 2026 in New Orleans, Dončić created space with his signature hesitation dribble. The Slovenian superstar rose up from 31 feet and drained a pullup three-pointer with two minutes remaining, extending the Lakers' advantage to nine points and effectively sealing the game. Dončić's clutch shooting capped a 30-point, 10-assist performance as Los Angeles escaped with a 111-103 victory at Smoothie King Center. · Jan 7, 2026