Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić achieved a triple double in a 107-99 victory against the Dallas Mavericks in his first game against his former team since being traded to the Lakers. Dončić scored 19 points, had 12 assists, and grabbed 15 rebounds in the win. Despite facing constant double teams from the Mavericks, Dončić focused on being a facilitator rather than a scorer. LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring with 27 points. Kyrie Irving scored 35 points for the Mavericks in a losing effort. The Mavericks were missing key players, including Anthony Davis, who was acquired in the Dončić trade and has been sidelined due to a thigh injury since February. After the win, Dončić has now played in five games with the Lakers, averaging 19.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Dončić acknowledged that playing against his former team was emotional, but he is looking forward to the closure that will come with his return to Dallas in April. The Lakers are scheduled to play the Mavericks again on April 9, giving Dončić another chance to face his former team.
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