The Luka Dončić era in Los Angeles started about as well as possible on Monday. The Lakers dominated the Utah Jazz 132-113 to improve to 32-19 and win their sixth straight game. They’re No. 4 in the Western Conference and have won 12 of 14 overall.

Speaking to the broadcast during a game against the Lakers, Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik, who had a hand in the trade as the third team by taking on Jalen Hood-Schifino's contract, said he agreed with the sentiment that the Lakers received "a gift," and that he isn't the only NBA executive who thinks so:

Luka Dončić made his highly anticipated debut with the Purple and Gold on Monday with 14 points against the Utah Jazz.