Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots while defended by Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA: Luka Doncic Helps Lakers Beat Mavericks
Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers, leading Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory Tuesday night. Doncic secured his first triple-double with the Lakers on an emotional night for the Slovenian superstar, who was blindsided by the seismic trade sending him to Los Angeles for Anthony Davis three weeks ago. Doncic warmly greeted his former teammates, but also took a few portentous looks at the Mavs’ bench during the night. He struggled with his shot, going 6 of 17, but capped a superb playmaking performance with an assist to LeBron James for a clinching layup with 32 seconds left.
NBA 2024-25: Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) hug after the match
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) hug after an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie shoots
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Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie, center, shoots next to Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks next to Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) dunks
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Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) dunks next to Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, left, and Lakers guard Austin Reaves compete for the ball
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Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, left, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves compete for possession of the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball while defended by Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball while defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25: Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots next to Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
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