Luka Doncic made franchise history, leading the Lakers to a 128-110 win over the Timberwolves with an astonishing 49-point performance.

The reserve center, who played 14 minutes in the season-opening loss to Golden State on Tuesday, was ruled out for Friday’s playoff rematch with Minnesota because of left knee soreness.

The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2024-25 season with a 6-6 record, averaging 109.3 points per game without LeBron James. Even 43 points from Luka Dončić couldn’t lift them past the Golden State Warriors,

Los Angeles has been home to some of the brightest stars in sports, especially since the start of the 2000s. Kobe Bryant, Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout, LeBron James and Aaron Donald have been among the most dominant in their respective sports during their time in L.

Shaquille O'Neal sent a clear message to Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton after his performance in their loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Jimmy Butler III shows he's got it in Game 1, Luka Dončić begins to take the baton and Jonathan Kuminga slots right in.

Rui Hachimura admitted the Los Angeles Lakers are still figuring out their rhythm as a team given their lack of preseason reps.

Jimmy Butler anotó 31 puntos, Stephen Curry agregó 23 y los Warriors de Golden State se sobrepusieron a una actuación de 43 unidades de Luka Doncic para vencer el martes 119-109 a los Lakers de Los Ángeles en el partido inaugural de la temporada para ambos equipos.