Luka Doncic’s past bond with JJ Redick could be fueling the Lakers' title push—here’s how their connection plays a role.

Luka Doncic and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers stayed red-hot Sunday night, beating the Los Angeles Clippers, 108-102, for their sixth straight win. Doncic led the way again, finishing with 29 points, nine assists and six rebounds.

On Tuesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, Lakers star Luka Doncic once again showed that he is fitting in quite nicely with his new team, which notched its seventh win in a row, by a 136-115 margin, and again firmed up its position as the No. 2 seed in the West.