Overview
- Los Angeles ruled Deandre Ayton out shortly before tipoff with mid-back spasms after he was initially listed as probable, and Jaxson Hayes started in his place.
- Luka Dončić recorded 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his first triple-double of the season, halting his run of three straight 40-point games to start the year.
- Austin Reaves contributed 26 points and 11 assists, and Jake LaRavia added 25 off the bench as the Lakers never trailed.
- Hayes erupted for 11 first-quarter points on 5-for-5 shooting and finished with a season-high 15 on 7-for-7, including his first 3-pointer as a Laker.
- The 130-120 win extended LA’s streak to three; LeBron James remains out with sciatica and is targeted to return this month as the team monitors Ayton for Monday’s game in Portland.