Luka Doncic’s commerce revenge? Triple-Double crushes Mavericks in LA win!

Luka Doncic had 19 factors, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first sport in opposition to Dallas Mavericks because it traded him to Lakers, main Los Angeles to a 107-99 victory on Tuesday evening.

Doncic secured his first triple-double with Lakers on an emotional evening for the Slovenian celebrity, who was blindsided by the seismic commerce sending him to Los Angeles for Anthony Davis three weeks in the past.

Doncic warmly greeted his former teammates, but additionally took a couple of portentous seems on the Mavs’ bench through the evening. He struggled along with his shot, going 6 of 17, however capped an excellent playmaking efficiency with an help to LeBron James for a clinching layup with 32 seconds left.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) hug after an NBA basketball sport.
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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!”

Mavericks: Max Christie scored all 10 of his factors within the first half. He was traded together with Davis by Lakers, who drafted him.

Lakers: James wasn’t about to let Doncic lose on this emotional evening.

Davis couldn’t play resulting from a groin harm, however he received the largest of a number of standing ovations after Lakers aired a prolonged tribute video to the star massive man within the first quarter. Davis waved again on the crowd with each arms.

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 December 15.

Each groups play on Thursday. Mavericks host Hornets, and Lakers host Timberwolves.