LeBron James is currently sidelined with a groin injury that could keep him out a few weeks. That means Doncic will be the proverbial show runner in LA for now. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne thinks it's a chance for the 26-year-old to put his stamp on the franchise and make the Lakers his team.

Gabe Vincent scores 24 points, but Doncic and Austin Reaves combine to shoot 11 for 40 from the field (4 for 15 from 3-point range) and the Lakers allow too many offensive rebounds in a 111-108

Luka Dončić shouldered the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers' sloppy play in a 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Speaking to reporters after the game (starts at 4:25 mark), Dončić agreed with head coach JJ Redick's assessment that there was a lack of communication on the court.