While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

The L.A. Dodgers captured Game 3 of the World Series after in the 18th inning with a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman. The Dodgers, who are playing the Toronto Blue Jays, lead the series 2-1.