Luka Doncic was effective as usual in both contests, leading the Lakers with 37 points and eight rebounds in Game 1 along with 31, 12, and eight assists in Game 2. Meanwhile, LeBron James rebounded from a middling 19-point, five-rebound performance in Game 1 with a 21-point, 11-rebound, and seven-assist effort on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road in Game 3 of the playoffs, and Luka Doncic had a pointed message for LeBron James ahead of this pivotal matchup. LeBron James notched his first playoff victory of his 22nd NBA season when the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 in Game 2,

These mega-outlets illustrate a growing Lakers connection that should strike fear across the NBA. And they're only going to happen more.