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.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up another signature victory on Saturday night, going on the road and blowing out a Denver Nuggets team that had won nine straight games.