What happened: Luka Doncic is averaging 37.7 points per game to open the 2026-27 season, the highest mark in the NBA.

Why it matters: The average puts him first in the league in scoring through the opening stretch of the regular season. Early-season averages are drawn from a small sample of games and tend to shift as the schedule fills in.

What to watch: Watch whether Doncic holds the scoring lead as the season moves past its first month.