For the Lakers to get back to their title winning ways, new addition Luka Doncic's play could make the difference. Doncic and LeBron James give Los Angeles arguably the best duo in the Western Conference, but winning the opening series won't be easy against a young and hungry Timberwolves team led by the rising superstar Edwards.

Luka Doncic has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2 1/2 months now, and he’s feeling fairly comfortable in his new home

Less than three months after the trade that shook the basketball world, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed into their first postseason with LeBron James and Luka Doncic atop their roster. The trouble is that this stellar duo has only played 21 games together.