Doncic is averaging 40.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 9.2 assists in his first full season with the Lakers. Building on last year's second-round playoff exit, the Lakers have kept themselves afloat in a competitive Western Conference despite injuries to their starters, including Doncic, who's missed four games due to a left finger sprain.

-The Nuggets grab a road win against the Timberwolves. Denver rode a 68-52 second half to this comeback victory. This marks their seventh-straight victory, despite missing two starters in this game. Nikola Jokić had yet another triple-double in that victory.

NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has hinted that he’s close to making his season debut. James hasn’t played yet this season because of sciatica on his right side, but it looks like the leading scorer in NBA history is close to playing.