Doncic secured his first triple-double with the Lakers on an emotional evening for the Slovenian celebrity, who was blindsided by the seismic trade sending him to Los Angeles for Anthony Davis three weeks in the past.
Doncic warmly greeted his former teammates, but in addition took a couple of portentous appears to be like on the Mavs’ bench throughout the evening. He struggled together with his shot, going 6 of 17, however capped an outstanding playmaking efficiency with an help to LeBron James for a clinching layup with 32 seconds left.
James helped his new teammate by scoring 16 of his 27 factors within the fourth quarter whereas Los Angeles held on for its third straight win and its thirteenth in 16 video games.
Kyrie Irving scored 35 factors and Klay Thompson added 22 for the Mavericks.
Dallas normal supervisor Nico Harrison, who’s reviled by many Mavs followers for making the commerce, was serenaded by Lakers followers chanting “Thanks, Nico!”
Takeaways
Mavericks: Max Christie scored all 10 of his factors within the first half. He was traded together with Davis by the Lakers, who drafted him.
Lakers: James wasn’t about to let Doncic lose on this emotional evening.
Key second
Davis could not play on account of a groin harm, however he received the largest of a number of standing ovations after the Lakers aired a prolonged tribute video to the star massive man within the first quarter. Davis waved again on the crowd with each arms.
Key stat
Doncic’s triple-double was the 81st of his profession — seventh in NBA historical past — and his fourth this season. His final for Dallas was on Dec. 15.
Up subsequent
Each groups play Thursday. The Mavericks host the Hornets, and the Lakers host the Timberwolves.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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