In the NBA regular season, the Lakers defeated the Jazz 140 to 125. Doncic was interviewed after the game.
Talking about James' debut this season, Doncic said: "I think in the first game, his performance was very good. ... He will bring us a lot of help."
Doncic played 34 minutes and 13 seconds in this campaign, 22 He made 11 shots, 2 of 10 three-pointers, 13 of 16 free throws, and scored 37 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, and 4 steals. James played 29 minutes and 37 seconds, 4 of 7 shots, 2 of 3 three-pointers, 1 of 4 free throws, and scored 11 points, 12 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal.