Luka Doncic had 41 points and nine rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95.

After getting humbled by the reigning champs, the Lakers head into the second game of the NBA Cup West Group B contest. The last-seeded Pelicans hosted Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for what might be an uneven matchup.

He makes 18 of 20 free throws and five of 11 three-pointers to help L.A. finish five-game trip with 3-2 record. Austin Reaves has 25 points and Deandre Ayton adds 20.

Entering Week 4 of the NBA, Tyrese Maxey and Cade Cunningham have entered the MVP chat as long shots with Philadelphia and Detroit as two of the hottest teams in the NBA, while Victor Wembanyama ‘s 38 point night versus Chicago kept him in the top five of the MVP rankings.

Gilbert Arenas leaned toward Luka Doncic over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the superior player at this stage of their careers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a surprising decision for reserve guard Bronny James ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Milwaukee Bucks, the second game in as many nights for both clubs. Per Los Angeles’ official X account,