Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic revealed that the team's chemistry has been strong to start the new season.

Luka Doncic’s strong start and increased comfort in Los Angeles have helped power the Lakers to a promising early-season record.

After recording a historic triple-double against Belgium, Luka Doncic came close to another one against Israel, falling just one assist short. Still, the Los Angeles Lakers star led Slovenia to a crucial 106-96 victory over Israel,

Speaking to reporters after a recent Lakers’ NBA Preseason outing, Doncic emphasized the difference between training sessions and live competition. “I mean obviously the practice is different,” he said. “And I think the practices were more physical.”

Lakers star Luka Doncic’s performance against the Kings was not the only thing that stood out on Friday. Luka Doncic recorded a 31-5-9 stat line in the Lakers' loss to the Kings on Friday. Doncic's pregame gesture to fans, however, took the spotlight.

Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić stands on the court during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) Los Angeles Lakers ...

The Los Angeles Lakers had a solid outing against the Memphis Grizzlies on October 31. After recovering from a finger sprain and lower leg contusion, the Lakers star returned strongly and led his team to a significant 117-112 win. He contributed an ...