Luka Doncic scored 49 points, his highest-scoring game as a Laker, in a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Doncic became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances.
Good offense was going to be the Lakers' best defense, said coach JJ Redick.
Author's summary: Luka Doncic scores 49 points in Lakers' first win.