Doncic marked his 22nd game for L.A. with 20 points on 6-of-16 shooting, to go along with six rebounds, nine assists and two steals, as he helped the Lakers secure a crucial 104-98 home win against the No. 2 seed Rockets.

Some of the incredible energy and excitement that surrounded the Los Angeles Lakers following Luka Doncic's quick integration into the mix has dissipated amid a losing stretch and the superstar knows exactly who is responsible for bringing it back.

The Lakers' 104-98 victory over Houston was a product of the team's balanced attack. Luka Doncic had 20 points while LeBron James added 16. But not to be overlooked was the big contributions of Los Angeles' second unit, particularly the pair of Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent.