What happened: Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Cameron Carr said he plans to have every teammate sign the game ball from his first NBA points before placing it in a trophy case. Carr credited Luka Doncic for securing the ball immediately after the final buzzer in Atlanta, calling the gesture meaningful coming from the veteran guard.
Why it matters: The milestone marks Carr's entry into the scoring column after Doncic tracked down the game ball following the road win. Los Angeles has opened the regular season 10-2 to hold the Western Conference's top seed during a six-game winning streak.
By the numbers: Carr has averaged 0.5 points and 0.8 rebounds per game in 2026-27 through 4 games. Doncic has recorded 39.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games for Los Angeles (10-2).
What to watch: The Lakers look to extend their six-game winning streak as Carr continues to compete for reserve minutes in the backcourt rotation.