Luka Doncic completed with 45 factors in his return to Dallas because the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-97 on Wednesday.
Doncic turned emotional when he was honored with a video tribute throughout participant introductions.
“After that video, I used to be, like, ‘There isn’t any approach I am enjoying this sport,'” Doncic mentioned. “It was so many feelings.”
Doncic had 14 factors within the first quarter and 31 factors by halftime.
Doncic added that he appreciated going by means of the expertise together with his new teammates.
“Everyone had my again, from coaches to gamers, and we’re making an attempt to construct one thing particular right here,” mentioned Doncic. “That was actually, actually, very nice to see.”
JJ Redick mentioned that the expertise was good for group chemistry.
“Greg [St. Jean] mentioned to me, ‘That is going to be superior for our group to undergo this with him, and for him to undergo this with them,'” mentioned Redick of his dialog with the Lakers assistant coach.
LeBron James described Doncic as having an “out-of-body expertise” and that he was “locked in from begin to end.”
Anthony Davis completed the sport with 13 factors and 11 rebounds.
The Lakers formally clinched a playoff berth with the win.
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