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's historic performance led the team to their first win.
Author's summary: Luka Doncic scores 49 points in Lakers' first win.