Luka Doncic's early struggles as a Laker have led some to wonder if the Mavericks were ahead of the curve and if the Slovenian, with his calf injury and conditioning issues, could be damaged goods. That would be a gross exaggeration.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic suited up on Wednesday for his third game since being traded from the Dallas Mavericks. Appearing in two games with the Lakers before the All-Star break, Doncic averaged 15.

Lakers fans gave Doncic a rousing ovation when his name was called out last -- after LeBron James -- to introduce the starting lineups. The five-time NBA All-Star, playing under a minutes restriction in his first action since Christmas Day, had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in 14 minutes.