Dismiss those calling it a move solely for the future of the franchise, because Luka Doncic + LeBron Davis adds up to a pair basketball savants who can contend together immediately.

NBA trade deadline has passed and one thing is certain: the Lakers came out on top. The Lakers pulled off one of the most jaw-dropping moves in recent memory by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.

As it turned out, the bulk of the NBA trade drama occurred before the day of the deadline. There were no deals Thursday that matched the magnitude of Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis or Jimmy Butler changing teams.

The Warriors are currently down 0-2 against the Lakers after Steph Curry went scoreless in the second half of their last meeting which ended in a score of 118-108. The Warriors ha

Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA starts at 9 p.m. ET on Feb. 5. This game takes place at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This game will air on TNT and TruTV, and it will stream on Max.

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James then stepped up down the stretch when the Lakers' 26-point lead dwindled to five in the fourth quarter. Golden State trailed by only six when James drained his sixth 3-point

LeBron James has 42 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists as the Lakers fend off a late rally to defeat Golden State.

Even without Anthony Davis, the Lakers continue to play an energetic, winning style of basketball, and it got them a win over the Warriors.