Headline: Doncic Overcomes Weird Emotions to Secure Triple-Double in Mavs Victory Over Former Team Lakers

With general manager Nico Harrison present for the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic marked his first triple-double against the Los Angeles Lakers, leading his team to a victory with a score of 107-99 at crypto.com Arena.

In his initial showdown against his former team after being traded to Los Angeles, the Slovenian star tallied 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists, also contributing three steals and two blocks to the effort.

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“I’m honestly looking forward to getting some sleep. I’m wiped out,” he expressed during a postgame interview with TNT before heading to the press conference.

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“It felt really strange at times; I seemed a bit lost,” the 25-year-old guard said in the subsequent media session. “But I’m just pleased we came away with the win.”

When asked about achieving closure following Tuesday’s game, Doncic noted, “This game helps, for sure. I’m relieved that it’s behind us.”

“The process of getting closure is going to take some time. It’s not easy,” he added.

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“Kai is like a brother to me. Our relationship goes beyond just basketball,” Doncic remarked about facing Kyrie Irving.

As for his fellow Europeans, Maxi Kleber (undergoing right foot surgery) remained out, and Ukrainian Alex Len did not see action for the team led by coach JJ Redick.

The Lakers improved their record to 35-21 in the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season. The Cleveland Cavaliers, after defeating the Orlando Magic 122-82 at Kia Center, are on a league-best eight-game winning streak, elevating their record to 48-10.

For the home team, German Franz Wagner contributed 19 points, five rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal. His brother Moritz Wagner (recovering from left knee surgery) was absent, while Georgian Goga Bitadze managed one point, one block, and one rebound, and German Tristan da Silva added two rebounds, one block, and one assist.

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