Luka Dončić Powers Lakers to Top Power Ranking Spot with Historic Scoring Start

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić is off to a historic start in the 2026-27 NBA season, averaging 39.3 points per game to propel his team to a 10-2 record and the No. 1 spot in the latest NBA power rankings. Dončić's dominant scoring run has fueled the league's top-ranked offense, which is currently generating 121.5 points per 100 possessions while leading Los Angeles on a dominant early-season tear.