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Mavericks vs Lakers matchup saw Doncic drop 45 in Dallas return

The Mavericks vs Lakers matchup on Wednesday saw Luka Doncic drop 45 points in an emotional return to Dallas.

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MAVERICKS VS LAKERS MATCHUP SAW DONCIC DROP 45 IN DALLAS RETURN AS LA WINS

The Mavericks vs Lakers matchup saw Doncic dropping 45 in his Dallas return to lead Los Angeles to a 112-97 victory.

Furthermore, the 26-year-old Slovenian All-Star guard matched his season-high, while adding eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals in a well-rounded performance.

Moreover, Doncic made sure to put up a show before his former team two months after the shocking trade that sent him to LA in exchange for Anthony Davis and several key pieces.

LeBron James scored 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to make sure Los Angeles (49-31) formally clinched a playoff berth.

Rui Hachimura scored 15 points, while Austin Reaves added 11 points for the Lakers.

LUKA TEARS UP IN EMOTIONAL VIDEO TRIBUTE IN DALLAS

Doncic teared up as Dallas presented an emotional video tribute that showed his five-and-a-half career with the Mavericks before the February 2 trade.

Moreover, seats that said “thanks for everything” filled the American Airlines Arena as Dallas pays its gratitude to Doncic.

Furthermore, fans gave a warm applause to the Slovenian superstar during the two-minute tribute video.

Dallas fans continue to chant “Fire Nico” for every Lakers free throw attempt early in the game, in reference to Mavs team manager Nico Harrison.

Lakers coach JJ Reddick assured Doncic that his new team “got his back” in his return to Dallas.

LUKA’S SECOND TECHNICAL VS THUNDER RESCINDED BY NBA

Meanwhile, Doncic’s second technical foul in the Lakers’ match against the Oklahoma City Thunder was rescinded by the league.

Furthermore, the NBA made the announcement less than 24 hours after Doncic was ejected in the Lakers’ 136-120 loss.

Moreover, the league found out that referee JT Orr assumed Doncic’s thrash-talking to a fan was directed to him.

This led to Orr slapping the tech called on the Lakers guard.

“I never got a fan ejected. Never. But if (the fan is) going to talk, I’m going to talk back, like always,” Doncic said on Tuesday night.

Naji Marshall scored 23 points, while Davis finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds for Dallas (38-42).