What happened: Luka Doncic is averaging 43.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block over his last four games. Lakers coach JJ Redick described the stretch: "It feels like a supernova but it also feels normal. We live on a spaceship and we're going at the speed of light at all times when he's on the court.

Why it matters: The Lakers are 5-2 through seven games in 2026-27, most recently beating the Toronto Raptors 131-125 on Nov. 1.

What to watch: The Lakers (5-2) continue their schedule with Doncic's scoring pace the number to track.