Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic's former Mavericks teammate, was asked what he expects when Doncic's new team, the Lakers, host the Mavs on Tuesday.

Winners of 13 of their last 14 against the Lakers and eight consecutive head-to-head matchups at home, the Nuggets (37-20) were taken out of their comfort zone by a new-look Los Angeles roster. Anthony Davis was the player cashed in for Doncic, but somehow it was the Lakers’ defense that affected the hosts most. Denver shot 40% from the floor.