Luka Dončić is the MVP favorite but the 8-2 Lakers are the real story taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Lakers). Photo by Edwin So - The Sporting Tribune

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Luka Dončić is the MVP favorite but the 8-2 Lakers are the real story

By Arash Markaziat Crypto.com Arena

November 7, 2026

While Dončić puts up numbers the NBA hasn't seen in more than 60 years, the Lakers are an NBA best 8-2, their best start since the 2019-20 season ended with a title.Read More

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