With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in still-shocking trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lone Star State, L.A. has now paired two of the most clutch players to ever slip on an NBA uniform.

Miles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Dončić admitted after the Los Angeles Lakers' 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday he's still shaking off the rust after missing six weeks due to a strained calf injury. Speaking to reporters after the game,

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