The victory offered plenty of promise for the new-look Lakers, with Luka Doncic, acquired at the deadline, going off for 32 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in his best game since being traded to Los Angeles. After the win, head coach JJ Redick offered some fiery words for his team in the locker room.

Luka Doncic had his best game yet for the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to a 123-100 win at Denver that snapped the Nuggets' nine-game winning streak.

Luka Doncic had his best game in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey on Saturday night as he helped his team finally defeat the Denver Nuggets 123-100. During the game, Doncic tried driving to the basket through heavy contact.