The Los Angeles Lakers are rolling-and at the heart of it is a duo that's turning heads and flipping scripts: Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. What started as a promising partnership has quickly evolved into one of the most dynamic one-two punches in the league.
And after another convincing win, it’s clear this isn’t just a hot streak. It’s something bigger.
Their latest victim? The New Orleans Pelicans, who fell 133-121 in a game that once again showcased just how dangerous this Lakers team has become.
Dončić, ever the maestro, delivered another absurd stat line: 34 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, a steal, and a block. That’s now six straight games with at least 30-5-5-a stretch no one else in Lakers history has matched.
Not Magic. Not Kobe.
Not LeBron. Luka is carving out his own chapter in purple and gold.
But this isn’t a solo act. Austin Reaves is thriving as Dončić’s running mate, and the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Their two-man game is a problem-simple as that. It’s unpredictable, fluid, and nearly impossible to defend.
When Dončić draws extra attention, Reaves is ready-whether it’s stepping into a clean look or attacking a scrambling defense. And when Reaves initiates, Dončić becomes a matchup nightmare, exploiting switches and late rotations with surgical precision.
It’s not just the numbers-they’ve been ridiculous-it’s the rhythm. The confidence.
The way the offense flows through them. What once felt like a trial run has solidified into the Lakers’ identity.
This team knows exactly who it is, and it starts with Luka and Reaves.
Earlier this month, they lit up the Dallas Mavericks in a performance that jumpstarted this seven-game win streak. Since then, they’ve only gotten sharper. Every possession feels like a chess match where they’re always two moves ahead.
Dončić, in classic fashion, kept it simple when asked about the run: “Just keep doing what we’re doing.” And honestly, it’s hard to argue with that logic. Why change anything when the formula is working this well?
Luka Doncic over his last 6 games for the Lakers ✨
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 1, 2025
34 PTS - 12 REBS - 7 ASTS
35 PTS - 5 REBS - 11 ASTS
43 PTS - 9 REBS - 13 ASTS
33 PTS - 11 REBS - 8 ASTS
37 PTS - 5 REBS - 10 ASTS
41 PTS - 9 REBS - 6 ASTS
He's the first player in franchise history with 30/5/5 in six straight… pic.twitter.com/srBQkYY9X7
At 15-4, the Lakers are near the top of the Western Conference, playing with the kind of swagger and control that championship teams are built on. Opposing defenses know what’s coming-and they still can’t stop it.
The Luka-Reaves connection isn’t just working. It’s thriving.
And if they keep this up, the conversation won’t be about whether this duo can coexist. It’ll be about how far they can take this team come June.