With 30 points and a Lakers career-high 15 assists, Luka Dončić became only the fourth player in Lakers history to post those totals in a single game in a 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The other three: James, Magic Johnson and Jerry West. We'll call that a solid group.

Dončić continued to torch the Clippers, going for 29 points Sunday as the Lakers remained the NBA's hottest team.

That has made the fan base somewhat conspiracy-minded. A notable theory that has sprung up amongst that fanbase in recent years is that opponents are so determined to beat them that injured players intentionally target Laker games for their returns.

The Lakers made it seven wins in a row on Tuesday as LeBron James and Luka Dončić helped the purple and gold win handily over the Pelicans.

In the eight games Doncic has played in a Lakers uniform, the former first-round pick has averaged 22 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists. The Lakers have won their last six gam