Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic opened up about his feelings toward the Dallas Mavericks and how he has been adjusting to life in his new city following the NBA trade. Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial 112–97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night — but the night carried far more emotional weight than the final score suggested.

Besides, Dallas just made it to the Finals last year largely on the strength of its defense. From the P.J. Washington trade to the end of the 2023-24 campaign, the Mavericks were seventh in points allowed per 100 possessions. In the playoffs, the Thunder and Celtics were the only teams that made it past the first round and had better defenses.

Luka Doncic knows there will be a lot of emotions when he steps on the court in Dallas for the first time wearing his No. 77 jersey for the Los Angeles Lakers

Dallas Mavericks legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki will be in attendance Wednesday when the Mavs host the Los Angeles Lakers and welcome back Luka Dončić since the team traded the five-time All-NBA First Team player to L.

Luka’s emotional return to Dallas after the stunning trade went down as expected as the Mavericks were powerless to prevent a dominant performance from their former superstar.

Some people called Wednesday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks the most anticipated regular-season game in the NBA this year. It marked Luka Doncic's return to the city he called home for six seasons and change before he was sent to the Lakers in that tectonic trade two months ago.

Mavs fans are showing their love for Luka Doncic during his much anticipated return to Dallas. Meredith Yeomans has the coverage with the outpouring of support. It appears Luka Doncic is still not over leaving Dallas.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic received a hero's welcome on Wednesday night as he returned to Dallas to face his old team, the Mavericks. As a tribute video played on the Mavs jumbotron,