In 22 games with the Lakers, Doncic is averaging 27.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game while shooting 41.5% from the field. He's helped Los Angeles make a move up the Western Conference standings, as their 46-29 is currently good for the No. 4 seed in the West.

The Mavs handing Luka Doncic to L.A. has energized a team that was on a path towards the middle of the NBA standings. It has given new life to a franchise that had handcuffed itself to a 40-year-old superstar, and was going to feel the consequences of that decision sooner rather than later.

Luka Doncic scored 34 points and had seven rebounds and seven assists in the Lakers' 120-119 win over the Pacers Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.