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How Luka Doncic's Lakers debut ranks in recent NBA history

The highly anticipated debut of Luka Doncic with the Lakers came on Monday night against the Utah Jazz in a 132-113 victory in Los Angeles.

Lakers fans gave Doncic a rousing ovation when his name was called out last -- after LeBron James -- to introduce the starting lineups. The five-time NBA All-Star, playing under a minutes restriction in his first action since Christmas Day, had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in 14 minutes.

The Lakers acquired Doncic in a blockbuster trade on Feb. 2 from the Dallas Mavericks, sending shockwaves around the sports world.