Luka Doncic delivered a stellar triple-double against his former team, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-99 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
Facing Dallas for the first time since being traded, Doncic racked up 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists, marking his first triple-double with the Lakers and the 81st of his career. LeBron James led L.A. with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 20 points.
Despite Kyrie Irving’s 35-point effort and Klay Thompson’s 22-point contribution, the Mavericks fell short, dropping to 5-6 since trading Doncic. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis, the centerpiece of the Lakers-Mavs trade, remained sidelined with an abdominal injury.
With the win, the Lakers extended their three-game streak and continued their strong run, going 13-3 since January 21.