When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, giving up Anthony Davis in the process, there was some level of concern regarding the defensive end of the floor, especially without an addition at center after the Mark Williams trade fell through due to a failed physical.

“Rest,” said Doncic. The 26-year-old superstar made it very clear how he was feeling after LA’s sixth game in eight days. Vanderbilt’s answer was focused more on the health of the Lakers as they are still without 21-time All-Star LeBron James along with fellow starter Rui Hachimura.

Luka Doncic scored 21 of his 31 points in the first quarter, Austin Reaves added 22 total and the Los Angeles Lakers turned a fast start into a 120-108 home victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.