Luka Dončić returned to Dallas with FIRE—dropping a season-high-tying 45 points (7-of-10 from deep 😳)—but it wasn’t enough as the red-hot Lakers dominated the 4th quarter to take the W, 112-97, and win the season series 3-1.
Despite the loss, Naji Marshall balled out with a team-high 23 points, 8 assists, and his 17th 20-piece of the season 👀
💥 LeBron James made HISTORY, passing Kareem for 2nd all-time in games played (1,561), while dropping 27.
💪 Anthony Davis recorded his 35th double-double of the year, passing Kevin Love for 41st all-time.
⚔️ Dallas now drops to 2-3 in their last 5 vs. LA and 6-4 in their last 10 meetings.
📊 Mavericks dished out 30 assists, tied for their 8th-most this season.
🔥 Daniel Gafford brought energy off the bench again with 10-6-3 and 2 blocks.
🟣 Can Dallas bounce back?
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Despite the loss, Naji Marshall balled out with a team-high 23 points, 8 assists, and his 17th 20-piece of the season 👀
💥 LeBron James made HISTORY, passing Kareem for 2nd all-time in games played (1,561), while dropping 27.
💪 Anthony Davis recorded his 35th double-double of the year, passing Kevin Love for 41st all-time.
⚔️ Dallas now drops to 2-3 in their last 5 vs. LA and 6-4 in their last 10 meetings.
📊 Mavericks dished out 30 assists, tied for their 8th-most this season.
🔥 Daniel Gafford brought energy off the bench again with 10-6-3 and 2 blocks.
🟣 Can Dallas bounce back?
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00:00The emotions were high on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center as Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers were welcomed to the arena for the first time since the blockbuster trade on February 1st. The echoes of I Love Luka erupted from the crowd and filled the stands, fueling the momentum for the Lakers as they were victorious with a final score of 112-97.
00:24The biggest message that Dallas was sending to Doncic was thank you for the memories. The organization put together a heartfelt tribute that brought out the emotions of past times. His performance was every bit of reminiscent of when he played in a Mavericks jersey as he quickly acquired 31 points at the half to seal the Lakers' lead.
00:41Head coach Jason Kidd paid his respects to Doncic in the post-game presser. He stated,
00:47The fans were great, the tribute was great, Luka was great, and that's just who he is. He's one of the greatest players in the world, and he displayed that again tonight.
00:54It was incredible. The fans were great, the tribute was great, Luka's performance was great. It was great. You know, that's who Luka is. I've said that when he was with the Mavs. He's one of the best players in the world, and he displayed that again tonight.
01:14Najee Marshall finished with 23 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds. Luka Doncic finished with 45 points, 6 assists, and 8 rebounds.
01:24The Mavericks will stay home to take on the Raptors on Friday night. For all things Mavs, tune in to Spectrum Cable, Channel 15, Wednesdays and Thursday nights at 11 p.m.
01:32I'm Faith Knight, and you've just been credentialed.