Reeves joked: There’s a lot of hostility between Doncic and I. I’m glad to see him back on the court.

In the NBA Cup group stage, the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 117-112 away from home.

After the game, Reeves accepted an interview with reporters. Talking about his relationship with Doncic, he joked: "I think it's full of hostility (between us). hate). I actually don’t know, but I’m very happy to see him back on the basketball court today. I don’t know why he is so good at basketball.”

In this campaign, Doncic played 38 minutes and 49 seconds. He made 14 shots, including 6 of 15 three-pointers, 10 of 13 free throws, and scored 44 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists; Reeves played 36 minutes, 5 of 14 shots, 2 of 8 three-pointers, 9 of 9 free throws, and scored 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.