The 2025-26 campaign has turned into a showcase for some of the league’s sharpest playmakers. From superstar engines to fast-rising facilitators, this year’s assist leaders are controlling tempo, reading defenses,

Doncic surpassed Magic Johnson for the solo hold of the spot. Johnson had six 40-point games in his legendary career with the Lakers. "TOP 10 in Lakers history," the team wrote on social media. Making his feat more amazing, Doncic has only played 41 games for the Lakers so far, including their latest showdown with the Clippers.

The Miami Heat faced the Detroit Pistons in their recent game at Kaseya Center. Andrew Wiggins amazed the crowd with his impressive performance. He played for 37 minutes and scored 31 points, along with four assists, six rebounds, and three steals.

The first month of the 2025-26 NBA season has already delivered a scoring race that feels tighter, louder, and more unpredictable than most years. Luka Dončić is setting the bar ridiculously high in Los Angeles.

The film tells the truth. The Lakers are not a good defensive team, evidenced by the sight of the NBA’s top guards blowing past Lakers defenders into the paint during a 10-game defensive swoon that ranks among the league’s worst.

This is a team that takes wins when they are available. The Lakers are the only team that is undefeated in clutch time (6-0) this season. They are 14-0 when leading by more than 10 points at any point in a game. When they trail by more than 10 points, Lakers games are a coin flip, as they have a 5-5 record in those games.