What happened: Luka Doncic hit tie-breaking three-pointers in the closing seconds of both the second and third quarters to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 103-100 edge in Utah. Doncic paces all scorers with 39 points alongside 8 assists and 7 rebounds while play remains in progress.

Why it matters: Doncic's late-clock perimeter shot-making at the end of back-to-back periods kept Los Angeles in front entering the fourth quarter on the road. His scoring and playmaking workload continues to anchor the Lakers' half-court offense in early regular-season action.

What to watch: Action continues in the fourth quarter in Utah with Los Angeles holding a 103-100 lead.