The Los Angeles Lakers took on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night in a rematch of last year's first round 4-1 T'Wolves victory. The Lakers were without the services of LeBron James as the ageless wonder sat out due to a sciatica issue.

Friday night's dress rehearsal provided insight into who will likely be in Los Angeles' rotation in the first week of the season.

Lakers star Luka Doncic appeared on the team’s injury report for their upcoming game against the Kings on Sunday.

After another dazzling offensive performance by Luka Dončić to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Austin Reaves fully believes the five-time All-Star could average 40 points per game.

While Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are likely to continue meeting the moment, the Lakers will need to rely on others to help carry the load.

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard joked about rejoining the team in a separate role for the organization. Howard was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September, cementing his legacy as one of the game's finest centers, who helped the Lakers to their 17th championship in 2020.

Luka Doncic's historic night powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128–110 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, recording a 49-point double-double to secure the team's first victory of the season.

After three straight postseason exits at the hands of the Detroit "Bad Boys" Pistons, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls finally got over the hump in 1991. They won their first NBA championship after defeating Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

There is still a level of caution revolving around Deandre Ayton that is hard to shake. However, in the very early parts of the Ayton experience for the Los Angeles Lakers, it is likewise difficult to shake the present feeling that Rob Pelinka and the front office made the biggest steal of the summer,