This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Paul Pierce Rips Lakers, Luka Doncic While Discussing Their Playoff Chances. The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to turning a new page as they settle into head coach JJ Redick's second year at the helm and Luka Doncic's first full season in Los Angeles.

Luka Doncic nearly got his revenge on Austin Reaves after the latter's joke on the former nearly backfired in the Lakers' win.

Dennis Schroder had some words for Luka Doncic in the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings‘ preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Friday.

Doncic was certainly Bryant-like in the first half of this contest. In addition to taking it upon himself to rescue his team offensively, he did a fantastic job of drawing fouls. He converted on 10 of 12 free throw attempts to help turn the tide in his team's favor.

Luka Doncic had an incredible game Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, narrowly missing a record set by the legendary Kobe Bryant. Doncic scored 43 poin