The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the NBA’s best teams as we pass the midway point of the season. Coming into the year, expectations were high—because they always are for the Lakers—but few viewed them as legitimate title contenders.

Iverson says Doncic plays “at his own pace,” similar to, but different than co-star LeBron James, who some dub the greatest of all-time, and who at 40-years old seems willing to hand Doncic the keys to the franchise.

Luka Doncic gets his first shot at revenge Tuesday night, when his new team, the Los Angeles Lakers, play host to his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, at Crypto.com Arena.

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night in a potential playoff preview at Ball Arena.

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Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night to end Denver's nine-game winning streak.

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.