And in the end, while it wasn't a performance where Luka dominated those around him as an MVP-caliber player, the new Lakers duo of Doncic and LeBron James proved too much for this young Jazz group. The pairing took home their first victory in Los Angeles, 132-113 –– Doncic finishing with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in his debut.

In one of the most anticipated debuts in NBA history, Luka Dončić introduced himself to Lakers fans in winning fashion, helping Los Angeles to a dominant 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Doncic joined LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes as starters for the streaking Lakers against the Utah Jazz. Lakers coach JJ Redick, who played alongside Dončić for 13 games in 2021 with the Dallas Mavericks,