EXPAND THE LEAGUE

Luka’s 60-point Laker performance signals a new era of dominance - the Lakers' victory over the Heat demonstrates how Luka Dončić has seamlessly inherited the mantle of the league's most marketable and productive superstar.

Individual scoring ceilings are being shattered across the league - Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game and Luka’s 60-point night suggest the NBA's offensive environment has reached a point where historic records are vulnerable every night.

The Oscars are finally rewarding populist leading man performances - Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win over Timothée Chalamet represents a shift in the Academy's willingness to celebrate blockbuster stars in prestige roles.