Luka Dončić Leads Lakers to Victory in Emotional Match Against Former Team Mavericks

The Lakers secured a 107–99 win over the Mavericks as Dončić recorded his first triple-double since joining Los Angeles.

Luka Dončić, traded from the Mavericks to the Lakers in a blockbuster deal, tallied 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in the game.
This marked Dončić's first triple-double with the Lakers and the 81st of his career, contributing to the team's third consecutive win.
LeBron James scored 27 points, including 16 in the final quarter, solidifying the Lakers' victory in their 13th win out of the last 16 games.
Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 35 points, but Dallas fell short, maintaining their current ninth-place ranking in the Western Conference.
Fans in Los Angeles showed their support for Dončić, while his former teammates and the Mavericks' management faced scrutiny for the trade decision.