Luka Doncic Leads Lakers to First Win
Luka Doncic scored 49 points, his highest-scoring game as a Laker, leading the team to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Doncic became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, after scoring 43 points in the season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said the team's best defense would stem from "good offense" against the Timberwolves.
Redick's strategy paid off, with the Lakers delivering a great offense led by Doncic's historic performance, resulting in their first win of the season.
Author's summary: Luka Doncic scores 49 points in Lakers' first win.