Luka Donsic traded 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in her first game against the Dallas Mavericks for the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory on Tuesday night.
Donsic secures his first triple double with the Lakers on an emotional night for the Slovenian superstar who became blind in an earthquake trade that sent him to Los Angeles for Anthony Davis three weeks ago I did.
Rebron/Luka Lead Lal🌟
Bron: 27 points (16 in 4 quarter), 12 Reb, 11-17 FGM
Luka: 19 pts, 15 Reb, 12 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK
@lakers He is fourth in the West as he improves to 8-2 in the last 10 games! pic.twitter.com/wuzuhgzgjx
– NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2025
Don Chick warmly greeted his former teammates, but took some important views on the Mavs bench in the middle of the night. He struggled with his shots at six of his 17s, but finished off an incredible playmaking performance with LeBron James assist for a clinch layup with 32 seconds left.
James scored 16 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, with Los Angeles winning three times in a row and 13th in 16 games to support his new teammates.
Kyrie Irving scored 35 points and Klay Thompson added 22 to Mavericks.
Dallas general manager Nico Harrison is once again covered by his trade with many Mavs fans, with Lakers fans saying, “Thank you, Nico!”
Fans chant “Thank you, Nico”
– Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) February 26, 2025
Take home
Mavericks: Max Christie scored all 10 points in the first half. He was traded alongside Davis by the Lakers. The Lakers drafted him.
Lakers: James wasn’t trying to make Don Sic lose this emotional night.
Important moments
Davis couldn’t play due to a gro caliber injury, but after the Lakers aired a long tribute video to Star Big Man in the first quarter, he got the biggest standing ovation of several standing ovations I did. Davis turned to the crowd with his arms.
Key Statistics
Doncic’s triple double was the 81st of his career, the seventh in NBA history – and fourth of the season. For Dallas, he was December 15th.
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Both teams will play on Thursday. The Mavericks will host the Hornets, while the Lakers will host the Timberwolves.
