Luka Doncic scored 49 points, his highest-scoring game as a Laker, in a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Doncic became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, following his 43-point game in the season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Lakers coach JJ Redick emphasized that "good offense" would be the team's best defense, and Doncic led a great offense to secure the win.
The Lakers' victory marked their first win of the season, with Doncic making history as the first player in franchise history to achieve back-to-back 40-point games to start a season.
Author's summary: Luka Doncic scores 49 points in Lakers' first win.