43+12+9! Doncic scored 40+ points in the opening game, the third person in team history, comparable to Kobe Bryant and Baylor.

In the NBA regular season opener, the Lakers lost to the Warriors 109-119.

In this game, Doncic played 41 minutes and made 17 of 27, including 2 of 10 three-pointers, 7 of 10 free throws, 43 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 1 shot, with a plus-minus of -8.

According to statistics, Doncic became the third player in Lakers history to score 40+ points in the opening game. The other two are Kobe and Baylor.