While Tatum and Brown remain an elite duo, leading Boston to a 42-17 record entering Thursday, Luka Doncic ’s shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month to team up with LeBron James has sparked fresh debate.

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times,