Lakers vs Mavericks offers first look of Luka against former team
The Lakers vs Mavericks game on Tuesday offers a first of Luka Doncic against his former team since that blockbuster trade early this month.
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LAKERS VS MAVERICKS GAME PROVIDES FIRST GLIMPSE OF LUKA AGAINST EX-TEAMMATES
The Lakers vs Mavericks game at Crypto.com Arena provide a first glimpse of Doncic playing against his former teammates at his new home.
Furthermore, the 25-year-old Slovenian superstar is expected to get much of the spotlight since he was dealt by the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles on February 2
Moreover, fans look forward to how Doncic interacts with Mavs star Kyrie Irving.
The Lakers (34-21) try to catch up with No.4 Houston (36-22).
However, the Mavericks (31-27) are just a half-game behind No.6 Los Angles Clippers (31-26).
LOS ANGELES HAS LUKA’S BACK, SAYS TEAMMATE
The Lakers assured they got their new superstar’s back, according to a familiar face.
Moreover, Dorian Finney-Smith, who was a teammate with Doncic at Dallas before and now with Los Angeles, made this assurance.
Furthermore, the veteran forward noted his teammates would not be lacking in motivation as they play host to the Mavs.
“We’ve got his back,” Finney-Smith said.
Meanwhile, Doncic is coming off an impressive game against the Denver Nuggets after he scored 32 points.
DAVIS ABSENCE, BIG MEN INJURIES UNDERMINE GLITTER OF DALLAS’ VISIT TO LA
The absence of Anthony Davis, the main piece involved in that massive Doncic trade, diminished some glitter of this game.
Furthermore, the All-Star big man remains sidelined with an adductor straight and just played one game for Dallas since that trade.
Moreover, the Mavs are also undermanned in the middle.
Injuries to centers Dereck Lively III (right ankle stress fracture) and Daniel Gafford (right knee strain) may force coach Jason Kidd to also go small.
Meanwhile, the Lakers’ small-ball lineup, which they used in their recent win over the Nuggets, might be matched by the Mavs due to their lineup woes.
Dallas might be forced to use forward PJ Washington at center.
This, despite Washington is dealing with an ankle sprain.
The Lakers have thrived with Rui Hachimura at center, LeBron James at the four, and Finney-Smith at the wing.
Doncic and Austin Reaves comprise the Lakers’ backcourt.
James scored 27 points along with 12 rebounds, and three assists, while Donic had a triple double with 19points, 15 boards and 12 dimes as the Lakers beat the Mavs, 107-99.
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