Overnight the approaches of the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers changed drastically. For the Mavs it's now about betting big on defense and conditioning. For the Lakers it's figuring out how to maximize putting Doncic on the same team as LeBron James and all that goes with such an endeavor.

According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the impetus for this is Los Angeles acquiring Luka Dončić with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round draft pick.

Los Angeles looked outstanding and LeBron James had another great game. During one particularly impressive moment, he draw an and-one call while attacking the basket. LEBRON AND-1 TO CLOSE OUT A 73-PT HALF FOR THE LAKERS! It was the final play of the first half and it was a dominant moment for Los Angeles.