US EditionLuka Doncic's Emotions Ease in 2nd Dallas Visit as Lakers Star Beats His Former Team Again
Luka Dončić scored 33 points with 11 assists as the Lakers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Mavericks 116-110 in his second Dallas visit since the trade.
- Saturday night in Dallas, Luka Doncic and the Lakers won 116-110, with Doncic scoring 33 points and 11 assists in his second Dallas visit.
- Following the November front-office change, fans in Dallas called for `Fire Nico` after Luka Doncic's trade to Los Angeles almost a year earlier.
- Trailing by 15 with 7 minutes left, the Lakers erased the deficit led by LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, whose four-point play and 3-pointer secured the win.
- Near the court, children loudly shouted `Luka Doncic's` name despite a quiet scoring night at the line, as he made 14 of 15 free throws.
- Teammates noted that with time, emotions will ease, and a potential April rematch could be simpler as the Lakers aim for playoffs and Dallas for summer.
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In the NBA, Luka Doncic scored 33 points on the road against his former home team, the Dallas Mavericks, and helped the Los Angeles Lakers win 116-110.
Luka Dončić had an emotional night. After returning to his former home town of Dallas, he helped his Lakers to an important victory with 33 points in the hunt for a direct playoff berth. After the game, he was a guest on Inside the NBA, where the legendary Shaquille O'Neal addressed him in Slovenian, which the Ljubljana native was delighted about.
Luka Doncic's emotions ease in 2nd Dallas visit in another win
DALLAS — Luka Doncic walked toward the wrong locker room at halftime before a quick U-turn by the Lakers star in his second trip to Dallas since the shocking trade that sent him to Los Angeles almost a year ago. Hey, at least he wasn’t weeping on the bench before the game against the Mavericks, or still trying to process the emotions and everything that was new in the wake of a deal that stunned everybody in pro sports, not just the NBA. A big f…
In the NBA, Slovenian basketball star Luka Dončić scored 33 points in a 116-100 victory over his former team. The Lakers made up a 15-point deficit.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mavericks 116-110 in the North American NBA league in Dallas. Slovenian star Luka Dončić scored 33 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds against his former club in a second return to Dallas, which was accompanied by enthusiasm, and played a significant role in the end of the game.
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Luka Doncic's emotions ease in 2nd Dallas visit as Lakers star beats his former team again
Luka Doncic walked toward the wrong locker at halftime before a quick U-turn by the Los Angeles Lakers star in his second trip to Dallas.
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