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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.
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