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Luka Doncic recorded 49 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in the Lakers' 128-110 win vs. the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers are without 21-time All-NBA superstar power forward LeBron James, 40, who has been grappling with a sciatica injury since the middle of the summer. It's unclear when the four-time league MVP might return to the hardwood, although it's possible he'll get reassessed and given a fresh timeline as soon as next week.
Luka Doncic's historic night powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128–110 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, recording a 49-point double-double to secure the team's first victory of the season.
For the second straight game to open the NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic put on a show in front of a packed Crypto.com Arena, with fellow star LeBron James sidelined due to injury.
On Friday, a former Los Angeles Lakers center who won a championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023 signed a deal with an underrated Western Conference contender.
Mark Walter reportedly could be approved as the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers within the next week. According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Walter will present his bid to the NBA Advisory Finance Committee on Friday, at which point the committee will make a recommendation to the NBA Board of Governors.
Prior Cup champions, the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, will have the year they won the Cup on the base of the trophy at center court. Here is the 2025 edition of NBA Cup court designs across the league.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick explained the reason why he feels some NBA players end up flaming out of the league.
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