The major storyline is Luka Dončić guiding the Lakers to a dominant win over a top-tier foe in the Western Conference, dispatching Minnesota by a final margin of 128-110. However, the Slovenian’s individual excellence is to be marveled at:

Friday against the Kings, Dončić played 32 minutes and scored 31 points in his final tune-up. Ayton had 12 points and nine rebounds. Smart scored 14 to go with four steals in 24 minutes. The Lakers finished with 28 assists and nine turnovers.

Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry led four Warriors in double figures as Golden State took down the Lakers in Los Angeles on NBA opening night.

The Warriors ran away with a 16-4 third-quarter run, eventually beating Luka Dončić (43 points) and the Lakers 119-109 to cap our opening night doubleheader.