The Los Angeles Lakers played without Luka Doncic in their last two games, barely beating the Toronto Raptors 123-120 in the first one and getting blown out by the Boston Celtics 126-105 in the other.

The question of Luka Dončić's recent two-game absence from the Los Angeles Lakers has been answered.

Former Vol Dalton Knecht totaled five points, one rebound and one assist in 14 minutes for the Lakers.

The Boston Celtics beat their age-old rival Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden 126-105 at TD Garden this past Friday (Dec. 5) evening. The wind was taken out of the matchup a bit with Luka Doncic, LeBron James,

Fast forward one month and the Celtics look like a much better team.