Luka Dončić is bringing out the best in Austin Reaves on the court, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to admit their budding friendship off it publicly. Dončić spoke to Spectrum SportsNet sideline reporter Mike Trudell after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz during LeBron James’ season debut.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have both gotten off to career-best starts with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and their relationship off the court

Reaves had 26 points (7-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 140-126 win over the Jazz.

If he keeps up his current scoring pace, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is going to break a 71-year-old NBA record.

Luka Doncic (24 points, 12 assists) and Deandre Ayton (20 points, 16 rebounds) lead the way, as the Lakers see their 22-point lead cut to eight a few times before