Luka Doncic Throws Absurd Behind-The-Head Pass In Mavs-Lakers Game

Luka Doncic made an incredible pass during Tuesday's game.

Feb 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Lakers won by a score of 107-99.

Yeah Lakers 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0jLVJGgHrl

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 26, 2025

On Tuesday evening, Luka Doncic is playing his first game against the Dallas Mavericks.

The new Los Angeles Lakers star had 12 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 3/8 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in his first 17 minutes of playing time.

Luka Doncic's 1st half vs. Mavs:

12 PTS
12 REB
7 AST
2 BLK
2 STL

"Thank you Nico" chants breaking out in LA.pic.twitter.com/pvE1Wd9em1

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) February 26, 2025

He also made an incredible pass that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "THE BEHIND THE HEAD DIME FROM LUKA

Reaves the recipient who SPLASHES the 3!"

THE BEHIND THE HEAD DIME FROM LUKA 😱

Reaves the recipient who SPLASHES the 3! pic.twitter.com/nAmulERC6v

— NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2025

Doncic has now played five games with the Lakers since the trade.

His total averages on the season are 26.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 34.3% from the three-point range in 26 games.

Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: "Halftime: Lakers 59, Mavericks 51

Luka has 12 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. AR has 14 points. LeBron has 9 points and 6 rebounds. The Lakers are winning the rebounding battle 31-23. They have 10 stocks (4 steals and 6 blocks). Kyrie has 18 points. Max Christie has 10."

Halftime: Lakers 59, Mavericks 51

Luka has 12 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. AR has 14 points. LeBron has 9 points and 6 rebounds. The Lakers are winning the rebounding battle 31-23. They have 10 stocks (4 steals and 6 blocks). Kyrie has 18 points. Max Christie has 10.

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) February 26, 2025

The Lakers entered the matchup as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 34-21 record in 55 games.

They are coming off a 123-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Via ESPN's SportsCenter: "Luka hit back-to-back threes and stared down the Mavs bench 🔥"

Luka hit back-to-back threes and stared down the Mavs bench 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mS6rLqqlAU

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 26, 2025

Doncic has gone 2-2 in his first four games with the Lakers.

They will host the Minneosta Timberwolves on Thursday.

ABSURD ACCURACY. https://t.co/8c6tWtxova pic.twitter.com/9RaJgjTbNL

— NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2025