Los Angeles was dominant from start to finish, ultimately prevailing with a statement of a 123-100 victory. The key to success was a blend of Luka Doncic finding his magic, four starters scoring at least 20 points, and the role players wreaking havoc on defense.
On Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers and newly acquired Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic are set to face off against recent trade partner, the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic was a five-time First Team All- NBA member in his first six years as a Maverick, and he looks to extend upon an already substantial career now in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith two months ago in a deal that sent D'Angelo Russell back to the Brooklyn Nets for a second stint. The addition of Finney-Smith has significantly bettered the Lakers' depth at the wing position.
Dončić is averaging 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game in his four games as a Laker.
Obviously trading for a generational superstar like Luka Doncic changes everything for a franchise and the Los ... Lakers coach JJ Redick explains reasoning for bringing Dorian Finney-Smith ...
Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been heating up at the right time and are making the case they could go all the way.