James was already sharing the floor with a marquee star in Anthony Davis, so teaming Dončić wasn't a dramatic change in that regard. Granted, Luka is one of the most ball-dominant players in the league, which is a distinction that doesn't apply to Davis.

Doncic marked his 22nd game for L.A. with 20 points on 6-of-16 shooting, to go along with six rebounds, nine assists and two steals, as he helped the Lakers secure a crucial 104-98 home win against the No. 2 seed Rockets.

Luka Doncic sent Alperen Sengun to the hardwood with a sweet step-back move late in the second quarter on Monday. The Los Angeles Lakers guard took one dribble to his left at the top of the key, then stepped back with a dribble between his legs.