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Despite having up to seven players out for games during the first week of NBA action, the Lakers have found ways to win games. It’s taken a true team effort for the Lakers to be 3-2 with no LeBron James. Luka Dončić took charge on opening night, scoring 49 points, but it still resulted in a loss for the Lakers.

After that game, however, it’s been the Austin Reaves show.

Reaves put on a blockbuster performance, scoring 51 points against the Kings, helping LA beat Sacramento despite Luka being out.

With Reaves having a career-high and Luka proving he can be the leader o

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