Overview
- Luka Dončić scored 34 points and LeBron James added 24 on 11-of-13 shooting as Los Angeles improved to 20-10.
- The Lakers won all four quarters and burst out of halftime with a 13-2 run that reflected a renewed defensive focus.
- Reserve Nick Smith Jr. delivered 21 points with five 3-pointers and is slated for an expanded role during Reaves' roughly four-week absence.
- Redick began staggering Dončić and James' minutes and leaned into more two-man actions after a candid meeting and extended practice.
- Reuters reported James exited late with a right lower-back issue, which will be monitored ahead of Tuesday's home game against Detroit.