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Doncic led the Lakers to a 112-97 win, clinching a playoff spot for Los Angeles in the process.
From ESPN
“That first day was really hard,” Dončić said at his introductory news conference.
From The New York Times
During the 104 minutes with Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith on the court, the Lakers have outscored opponents by 21.8 points per 100 possessions.
From Los Angeles Times

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