Luka Doncic scored 49 points, his highest-scoring game as a Laker, in a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Doncic became the fourth player in NBA history to start a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, following his 43-point game in the season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.
good offense
was the key to the Lakers' success, according to coach JJ Redick, who emulated Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd's approach.
Author's summary: Luka Doncic leads Lakers to first win with 49 points.