Wednesday’s Lakers-Mavericks NBA regular season game, which marked Lakers G Luka Doncic’s first game in Dallas since being traded at midseason, averaged 2.26 million viewers on ESPN — the network’s top audience of the season outside of Christmas and a pointy enhance over Mavericks-Warmth in the identical window final yr (1.23M). Considerably surprisingly, Doncic’s return was not even their most-watched Laker recreation previously week, trailing their matchup with Golden State on TNT final Thursday (2.5M).
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Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Doncic’s 45-point efficiency in his 1st recreation again in Dallas was, understandably, yesterday’s focus.
However as Doncic mentioned, “…it’s time to maneuver on.”
And for the Lakers, which means carrying out one last purpose – clinching the No. 3 seed:
ocregister.com/2025/04/10/aft… – 3:47 PM
Luka Doncic’s 45-point efficiency in his 1st recreation again in Dallas was, understandably, yesterday’s focus.
However as Doncic mentioned, “…it’s time to maneuver on.”
And for the Lakers, which means carrying out one last purpose – clinching the No. 3 seed:
ocregister.com/2025/04/10/aft… – 3:47 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“That’s the way you make it proper in case you’re Nico Harrison … go get KD to pair alongside Kyrie and AD.” 😳
@espn_macmahon and @KendrickPerkins on the Mavs’ future after Luka Doncic 👀 pic.x.com/DRXwdvhfIu – 3:42 PM
“That’s the way you make it proper in case you’re Nico Harrison … go get KD to pair alongside Kyrie and AD.” 😳
@espn_macmahon and @KendrickPerkins on the Mavs’ future after Luka Doncic 👀 pic.x.com/DRXwdvhfIu – 3:42 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
D Dwell discovered final evening that Rudy isn’t the one huge to get crucified by Luka – 2:59 PM
D Dwell discovered final evening that Rudy isn’t the one huge to get crucified by Luka – 2:59 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Zach Lowe Present! @TheSteinLine on Luka’s vengeance, extra on how/why the commerce occurred, the place Dallas goes from right here. Then @kirkgoldsberry on All-Rookie, Sixth Man, COY, extra:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Bg62M… – 2:36 PM
New Zach Lowe Present! @TheSteinLine on Luka’s vengeance, extra on how/why the commerce occurred, the place Dallas goes from right here. Then @kirkgoldsberry on All-Rookie, Sixth Man, COY, extra:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Bg62M… – 2:36 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder superfan Jeremy Value particulars wild 24 hours after Luka Doncic’s ejection (by way of @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… – 2:17 PM
Thunder superfan Jeremy Value particulars wild 24 hours after Luka Doncic’s ejection (by way of @The_ThunderWire):
okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… – 2:17 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Dwell w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the following 2 hours.
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– Situational Basketball Pt. III: Herro in Chicago
– Luka’s return
– Nuggets fallout
– Harrison Barnes WWEs the Warriors
– Clippers reality serum
– Knicks sneaky tank? pic.x.com/YmVIn8Uhpo – 1:59 PM
Dwell w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the following 2 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
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– Situational Basketball Pt. III: Herro in Chicago
– Luka’s return
– Nuggets fallout
– Harrison Barnes WWEs the Warriors
– Clippers reality serum
– Knicks sneaky tank? pic.x.com/YmVIn8Uhpo – 1:59 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Right here’s Luka [Dončić] on the bench displaying all that emotion, what did that let you know?”
@TheFrankIsola reacted to Luka’s emotional return to Dallas within the Lakers win final evening pic.x.com/H5cbOjQpSp – 12:35 PM
“Right here’s Luka [Dončić] on the bench displaying all that emotion, what did that let you know?”
@TheFrankIsola reacted to Luka’s emotional return to Dallas within the Lakers win final evening pic.x.com/H5cbOjQpSp – 12:35 PM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
I went to Dallas for Luka’s first recreation again, and got here away questioning if anybody concerned or invested within the commerce will ever discover closure: theringer.com/2025/04/10/nba… – 12:09 PM
I went to Dallas for Luka’s first recreation again, and got here away questioning if anybody concerned or invested within the commerce will ever discover closure: theringer.com/2025/04/10/nba… – 12:09 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Crushes Dallas in His Return: Drops 45 | Will Warriors Give Away Recreation Doom Them to Play-In? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:01 PM
Luka Crushes Dallas in His Return: Drops 45 | Will Warriors Give Away Recreation Doom Them to Play-In? x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Be part of us on Past the Arc on the high of the hour for Luka’s return to Dallas, Golden State’s disastrous loss, Denver’s first post-Malone recreation and extra!
youtube.com/live/GTpS65Mro… – 11:55 AM
Be part of us on Past the Arc on the high of the hour for Luka’s return to Dallas, Golden State’s disastrous loss, Denver’s first post-Malone recreation and extra!
youtube.com/live/GTpS65Mro… – 11:55 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LIVE in 5! Be part of @sportsreiter @SamQuinnCBS on Luka’s return to Dallas, why didn’t they get Austin Reaves, Warriors heartbreaker & extra!!!
youtube.com/live/GTpS65Mro… – 11:55 AM
LIVE in 5! Be part of @sportsreiter @SamQuinnCBS on Luka’s return to Dallas, why didn’t they get Austin Reaves, Warriors heartbreaker & extra!!!
youtube.com/live/GTpS65Mro… – 11:55 AM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers Win In Dallas | Luka’s Particular Night time | AD Seemed Common | Warriors Lose x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:59 AM
Lakers Win In Dallas | Luka’s Particular Night time | AD Seemed Common | Warriors Lose x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:59 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Luka Doncic entered Wilt territory in his return to Dallas 😳 pic.x.com/XL98AihTkb – 10:58 AM
Luka Doncic entered Wilt territory in his return to Dallas 😳 pic.x.com/XL98AihTkb – 10:58 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Luka performed as if he have been a top-three participant within the recreation, just like the mere considered buying and selling him was loopy speak, like a fantasy that shouldn’t be handled with any seriousness. Nevertheless it’s actual, and it’s a nightmare for Dallas sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/a-… – 10:37 AM
New for @YahooSports: Luka performed as if he have been a top-three participant within the recreation, just like the mere considered buying and selling him was loopy speak, like a fantasy that shouldn’t be handled with any seriousness. Nevertheless it’s actual, and it’s a nightmare for Dallas sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/a-… – 10:37 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Reiter Than You is reside nationwide on @InfSportsNet from 10-noon ET: Luka’s return, Mavs ache, Rory’s huge probability, Fields on benching, Would You Relatively, @basketballtalk, @PrettyDaddyRTY eyes the door, Purchase or Promote, extra.
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Reiter Than You is reside nationwide on @InfSportsNet from 10-noon ET: Luka’s return, Mavs ache, Rory’s huge probability, Fields on benching, Would You Relatively, @basketballtalk, @PrettyDaddyRTY eyes the door, Purchase or Promote, extra.
LISTEN:
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@Audacy app
@SIRIUSXM 375 – 9:57 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🥹 Trae Younger after watching Luka Doncic in tears throughout an emotional tribute video in Dallas… pic.x.com/dmgCYdK4Ft – 4:07 AM
🥹 Trae Younger after watching Luka Doncic in tears throughout an emotional tribute video in Dallas… pic.x.com/dmgCYdK4Ft – 4:07 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Similar day, similar constructing, totally different tales! 🥹
🇩🇪 6 years in the past Dirk Nowitzki performed his last recreation in Dallas.
🇸🇮 6 years later Luka Doncic performed his first recreation in Dallas for the reason that commerce. pic.x.com/youQCn5X5f – 3:00 AM
Similar day, similar constructing, totally different tales! 🥹
🇩🇪 6 years in the past Dirk Nowitzki performed his last recreation in Dallas.
🇸🇮 6 years later Luka Doncic performed his first recreation in Dallas for the reason that commerce. pic.x.com/youQCn5X5f – 3:00 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Luka Doncic wipes away tears, then stuns Mavericks in emotional return sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 1:54 AM
Luka Doncic wipes away tears, then stuns Mavericks in emotional return sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 1:54 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Dončić didn’t know what tonight would convey.
After scoring 45 factors in a win over his former staff, he was appreciative of the fan reception, but additionally pleased to place at this time behind him.
On the wide-ranging feelings of Dončić’s 1st recreation again in Dallas:
ocregister.com/2025/04/09/lak… – 1:17 AM
Luka Dončić didn’t know what tonight would convey.
After scoring 45 factors in a win over his former staff, he was appreciative of the fan reception, but additionally pleased to place at this time behind him.
On the wide-ranging feelings of Dončić’s 1st recreation again in Dallas:
ocregister.com/2025/04/09/lak… – 1:17 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron on being there for Doncic as a staff tonight: “Our solely concern was to help him.” – 10:23 PM
LeBron on being there for Doncic as a staff tonight: “Our solely concern was to help him.” – 10:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick mentioned he was extremely impressed with how Luka was in a position to reside within the extremely emotional second earlier than the sport, after which nonetheless exit and be an absolute killer. – 10:16 PM
JJ Redick mentioned he was extremely impressed with how Luka was in a position to reside within the extremely emotional second earlier than the sport, after which nonetheless exit and be an absolute killer. – 10:16 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
What a strain reduction for Luka, I’ve by no means seen a participant show true feelings like this, and nonetheless exit and be an murderer – 10:12 PM
What a strain reduction for Luka, I’ve by no means seen a participant show true feelings like this, and nonetheless exit and be an murderer – 10:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic on ESPN, introspective, as we’ve not often heard him:
“Once I was watching that video I used to be like, ‘There’s no method I’m enjoying this recreation.’” – 10:10 PM
Doncic on ESPN, introspective, as we’ve not often heard him:
“Once I was watching that video I used to be like, ‘There’s no method I’m enjoying this recreation.’” – 10:10 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Luka Dončić exits to a standing ovation in his return to Dallas 👏 pic.x.com/Q0RZl1OXkX – 10:08 PM
Luka Dončić exits to a standing ovation in his return to Dallas 👏 pic.x.com/Q0RZl1OXkX – 10:08 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic on ESPN, introspective, as we’ve not often heard him:
“Once I was watching that video I used to be like, “There’s no method I’m enjoying this recreation.” – 10:08 PM
Doncic on ESPN, introspective, as we’ve not often heard him:
“Once I was watching that video I used to be like, “There’s no method I’m enjoying this recreation.” – 10:08 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Dončić and Mark Cuban embrace postgame pic.x.com/gcSo9DU79C – 10:05 PM
Luka Dončić and Mark Cuban embrace postgame pic.x.com/gcSo9DU79C – 10:05 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Luka scored a season-high 45 factors in his emotional return to Dallas. He started the sport in tears throughout a tribute video, and ended it with each Mavericks followers and LeBron James chanting “Lu-ka.” – 10:05 PM
Luka scored a season-high 45 factors in his emotional return to Dallas. He started the sport in tears throughout a tribute video, and ended it with each Mavericks followers and LeBron James chanting “Lu-ka.” – 10:05 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
LUKA DONČIĆ SHOWED OUT IN HIS RETURN TO DALLAS 😤 pic.x.com/BWbZHxDFqg – 10:04 PM
LUKA DONČIĆ SHOWED OUT IN HIS RETURN TO DALLAS 😤 pic.x.com/BWbZHxDFqg – 10:04 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers clinch a playoff berth with a 112-97 win in Dallas. Luka Doncic met the second, tying a season excessive with 45 factors. Another win in L.A.’s last two common season video games — house Friday vs. HOU or on the highway Sunday in POR — will safe the No. 3 seed within the West. – 10:04 PM
The Lakers clinch a playoff berth with a 112-97 win in Dallas. Luka Doncic met the second, tying a season excessive with 45 factors. Another win in L.A.’s last two common season video games — house Friday vs. HOU or on the highway Sunday in POR — will safe the No. 3 seed within the West. – 10:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic is undefeated towards Texas groups as a Laker. pic.x.com/6DJ1lGxnWb – 10:04 PM
Luka Doncic is undefeated towards Texas groups as a Laker. pic.x.com/6DJ1lGxnWb – 10:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in his return to Dallas:
45 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
4 STL
7 3PM
Good one Nico. pic.x.com/QNVZHaYHZZ – 10:03 PM
Luka in his return to Dallas:
45 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
4 STL
7 3PM
Good one Nico. pic.x.com/QNVZHaYHZZ – 10:03 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka finishes with 45 factors, eight rebounds, six assists and 4 steals. Lakers roll over the Mavericks late for a 112-97 win. Mavericks now 38-42 and can nearly actually play at Sacramento subsequent Wednesday within the play-in opener. – 10:03 PM
Luka finishes with 45 factors, eight rebounds, six assists and 4 steals. Lakers roll over the Mavericks late for a 112-97 win. Mavericks now 38-42 and can nearly actually play at Sacramento subsequent Wednesday within the play-in opener. – 10:03 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Remaining: Lakers 112, Mavericks 97.
Luka Doncic completed with 45 factors, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals in his first recreation again in Dallas.
LeBron James: 27 factors, 7 seven rebounds.
LAL (49-31) clinch a playoff spot (top-6 seed) within the West. – 10:03 PM
Remaining: Lakers 112, Mavericks 97.
Luka Doncic completed with 45 factors, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals in his first recreation again in Dallas.
LeBron James: 27 factors, 7 seven rebounds.
LAL (49-31) clinch a playoff spot (top-6 seed) within the West. – 10:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Mavs misplaced to the Lakers in Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas, which suggests the Suns are nonetheless technically alive within the play-in hunt. A loss to OKC tonight would imply elimination – 10:03 PM
The Mavs misplaced to the Lakers in Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas, which suggests the Suns are nonetheless technically alive within the play-in hunt. A loss to OKC tonight would imply elimination – 10:03 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Appears like there are a variety of Luka Followers For Life in Dallas. – 10:01 PM
Appears like there are a variety of Luka Followers For Life in Dallas. – 10:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A powerful 3-game journey for the Lakers:
– Blow out OKC 126-99
– Lose within the rematch at OKC, after main by 1 when Doncic is ejected
– Beat Dallas in an emotional return for Doncic – 10:01 PM
A powerful 3-game journey for the Lakers:
– Blow out OKC 126-99
– Lose within the rematch at OKC, after main by 1 when Doncic is ejected
– Beat Dallas in an emotional return for Doncic – 10:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic involves the bench throughout a timeout after tying his season excessive with 45 factors and his Laker teammates joined in on the “Luka! Luka!” chant from the gang. pic.x.com/Q7O0ohzX9J – 10:01 PM
Luka Doncic involves the bench throughout a timeout after tying his season excessive with 45 factors and his Laker teammates joined in on the “Luka! Luka!” chant from the gang. pic.x.com/Q7O0ohzX9J – 10:01 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Luka getting a standing ovation from the Dallas crowd for placing the ending touches on the Mavericks is the final word “Hearth Nico!!!” chant. AK – 9:58 PM
Luka getting a standing ovation from the Dallas crowd for placing the ending touches on the Mavericks is the final word “Hearth Nico!!!” chant. AK – 9:58 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ LeBron James eggs on the “Lu-ka! Lu-ka!” chants as Luka Doncic has 45 factors and counting in Dallas return pic.x.com/g1iEAltInu – 9:58 PM
Lakers’ LeBron James eggs on the “Lu-ka! Lu-ka!” chants as Luka Doncic has 45 factors and counting in Dallas return pic.x.com/g1iEAltInu – 9:58 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Unbelievable recreation by Luka…Simply as essential, BIG TIME W for the LakeShow – 9:58 PM
Unbelievable recreation by Luka…Simply as essential, BIG TIME W for the LakeShow – 9:58 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Loud “Luka! Luka!” chants after Luka Doncic walks to the Lakers’ bench after scoring a season-high-tying 45 factors to provide LAL a late 110-94 lead. pic.x.com/TIavTymB70 – 9:57 PM
Loud “Luka! Luka!” chants after Luka Doncic walks to the Lakers’ bench after scoring a season-high-tying 45 factors to provide LAL a late 110-94 lead. pic.x.com/TIavTymB70 – 9:57 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
I’ve to provide it to Luka. Coping with the feelings and nonetheless having the Killer mentality to go on the market give boys that work was one thing Particular to witness tonight – 9:57 PM
I’ve to provide it to Luka. Coping with the feelings and nonetheless having the Killer mentality to go on the market give boys that work was one thing Particular to witness tonight – 9:57 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka Doncic simply buried a deep 3, after which a baseline 2 to achieve 45 factors, securing the victory for the Lakers (up 110-94 with 1:35 to play).
The appreciative Mavericks followers gave him a standing ovation throughout a outing, and chanted his identify. – 9:57 PM
Luka Doncic simply buried a deep 3, after which a baseline 2 to achieve 45 factors, securing the victory for the Lakers (up 110-94 with 1:35 to play).
The appreciative Mavericks followers gave him a standing ovation throughout a outing, and chanted his identify. – 9:57 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Large cheers now for Luka because the Lakers take a commanding 110-94 lead with 1:35 left.
The chants of “Luka” are clear and and the Lakers are egging it on – 9:56 PM
Large cheers now for Luka because the Lakers take a commanding 110-94 lead with 1:35 left.
The chants of “Luka” are clear and and the Lakers are egging it on – 9:56 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Unsure how Luka made that reverse layup excessive off the glass with every kind of English, but it surely received him to 40 factors and put LA up 12. – 9:52 PM
Unsure how Luka made that reverse layup excessive off the glass with every kind of English, but it surely received him to 40 factors and put LA up 12. – 9:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
It’s been months for the reason that Luka Doncic commerce and I nonetheless can’t consider it occurred. 20 years from now I’ll get up one morning and randomly consider the Luka Doncic commerce and it STILL gained’t make sense. Essentially the most stupefyingly silly commerce I’ve ever seen in any sport – 9:52 PM
It’s been months for the reason that Luka Doncic commerce and I nonetheless can’t consider it occurred. 20 years from now I’ll get up one morning and randomly consider the Luka Doncic commerce and it STILL gained’t make sense. Essentially the most stupefyingly silly commerce I’ve ever seen in any sport – 9:52 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks in a troublesome spot now, down 101-93 with 4:42 left. LeBron James has carried out the harm within the second half after Luka did so within the first. – 9:46 PM
Mavericks in a troublesome spot now, down 101-93 with 4:42 left. LeBron James has carried out the harm within the second half after Luka did so within the first. – 9:46 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Luka Doncic had 31 factors in 18 minutes within the first half in his return to Dallas. Speak about making a press release… – 8:50 PM
Luka Doncic had 31 factors in 18 minutes within the first half in his return to Dallas. Speak about making a press release… – 8:50 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Opponents with greater than 30 factors in a primary half at Dallas, final 25 years:
32 – Jamal Murray, Denver, 1/14/25
31 – Stephen Jackson, Atlanta, 3/17/04
31 – Luka Doncic, L.A. Lakers, 4/9/25 – 8:46 PM
Opponents with greater than 30 factors in a primary half at Dallas, final 25 years:
32 – Jamal Murray, Denver, 1/14/25
31 – Stephen Jackson, Atlanta, 3/17/04
31 – Luka Doncic, L.A. Lakers, 4/9/25 – 8:46 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 60, Mavericks 57.
Luka Doncic scored over half of LAL’s factors within the opening two quarters of his return to Dallas, recording 31 factors (11-16 capturing, 6-8 on 3s) to go together with 3 assists and three rebounds. – 8:42 PM
Halftime: Lakers 60, Mavericks 57.
Luka Doncic scored over half of LAL’s factors within the opening two quarters of his return to Dallas, recording 31 factors (11-16 capturing, 6-8 on 3s) to go together with 3 assists and three rebounds. – 8:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in his return to Dallas:
31 PTS
3 REB
3 STL
6 3PM
83 TS%
Nice ga—wait it’s solely halftime? pic.x.com/K8RxezaInl – 8:41 PM
Luka in his return to Dallas:
31 PTS
3 REB
3 STL
6 3PM
83 TS%
Nice ga—wait it’s solely halftime? pic.x.com/K8RxezaInl – 8:41 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
We have now the makings of a reasonably epic evening right here:
Luka Doncic is as much as 31 pts already on 11-for-16 capturing (6-for-8 from 3).
The Lakers are up 60-57 on the break. – 8:40 PM
We have now the makings of a reasonably epic evening right here:
Luka Doncic is as much as 31 pts already on 11-for-16 capturing (6-for-8 from 3).
The Lakers are up 60-57 on the break. – 8:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Luka Doncic’s first half in his return to Dallas:
– 31 factors
– 11 of 16 FG’s
– 4 buckets on the rim
– 6 of 8 3’s
– 3 of 6 FT’s
– 3 assists
– 3 boards
– 3 steals – 8:40 PM
Luka Doncic’s first half in his return to Dallas:
– 31 factors
– 11 of 16 FG’s
– 4 buckets on the rim
– 6 of 8 3’s
– 3 of 6 FT’s
– 3 assists
– 3 boards
– 3 steals – 8:40 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Doncic together with his sixth 3-pointer of the primary half, placing him at 31 factors to date. – 8:40 PM
Luka Doncic together with his sixth 3-pointer of the primary half, placing him at 31 factors to date. – 8:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Martin 2-pointer on the finish of the shot clock was dominated to be late subsequently, so LA get 2 factors again on the scoreboard.
They lead 53-47 after Doncic cut up FT’s. – 8:34 PM
The Martin 2-pointer on the finish of the shot clock was dominated to be late subsequently, so LA get 2 factors again on the scoreboard.
They lead 53-47 after Doncic cut up FT’s. – 8:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Hey keep in mind when Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis?
See you in hell. – 8:32 PM
Hey keep in mind when Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis?
See you in hell. – 8:32 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic is midway to half-a-hundred adn the Lakers lead 52-49 with 3:26 left within the first half. – 8:32 PM
Luka Doncic is midway to half-a-hundred adn the Lakers lead 52-49 with 3:26 left within the first half. – 8:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With all the emotion within the constructing directed round him, Luka Doncic has been sensible, as much as 22 factors on 8 of 12 FG’s with 4 triples, 3 boards, 2 assists and a pair of steals in 14 minutes.
LA lead 49-45. – 8:28 PM
With all the emotion within the constructing directed round him, Luka Doncic has been sensible, as much as 22 factors on 8 of 12 FG’s with 4 triples, 3 boards, 2 assists and a pair of steals in 14 minutes.
LA lead 49-45. – 8:28 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Doncic twice received to the rim and completed to achieve 18 factors in his 11 minutes, utilizing a terrific display from DFS for the second bucket.
That capped a 6-0 push to tie the sport at 40 with 7:24 left within the 2nd Q. – 8:23 PM
Doncic twice received to the rim and completed to achieve 18 factors in his 11 minutes, utilizing a terrific display from DFS for the second bucket.
That capped a 6-0 push to tie the sport at 40 with 7:24 left within the 2nd Q. – 8:23 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Dorian Finney-Smith with Gortat screens on back-to-back Luka Doncic layups to tie Lakers-Mavericks at 40 apiece.
Doncic is as much as 18 factors on 7-11 capturing (3-5 on 3s) halfway by way of the 2Q. – 8:23 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith with Gortat screens on back-to-back Luka Doncic layups to tie Lakers-Mavericks at 40 apiece.
Doncic is as much as 18 factors on 7-11 capturing (3-5 on 3s) halfway by way of the 2Q. – 8:23 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
And, in fact, Luka makes his conventional off-the-shot-clock shot to start out the Lakers’ layup line. pic.x.com/CeJ5b7Q2ma – 7:19 PM
And, in fact, Luka makes his conventional off-the-shot-clock shot to start out the Lakers’ layup line. pic.x.com/CeJ5b7Q2ma – 7:19 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Dončić’s going by way of warm-ups I had of his first recreation again in Dallas.
He walked off to cheers from the followers in attendance early when leaving the courtroom: pic.x.com/XLucLLyJxa – 6:48 PM
Luka Dončić’s going by way of warm-ups I had of his first recreation again in Dallas.
He walked off to cheers from the followers in attendance early when leaving the courtroom: pic.x.com/XLucLLyJxa – 6:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka stepped on the ground for his pregame capturing session, large cheers. When he left… large cheers
He’s gonna be cheered each time he dribbles the ball tonight – 6:47 PM
Luka stepped on the ground for his pregame capturing session, large cheers. When he left… large cheers
He’s gonna be cheered each time he dribbles the ball tonight – 6:47 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ Luka Doncic money from half courtroom in Dallas pic.x.com/A4oeiRtl9V – 6:45 PM
Lakers’ Luka Doncic money from half courtroom in Dallas pic.x.com/A4oeiRtl9V – 6:45 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
A more in-depth take a look at the Luka 4s from Jordan Model forward of his return to Dallas tonight for Lakers-Mavs pic.x.com/5Zklmvcs9i – 6:43 PM
A more in-depth take a look at the Luka 4s from Jordan Model forward of his return to Dallas tonight for Lakers-Mavs pic.x.com/5Zklmvcs9i – 6:43 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers’ Luka Doncic takes the courtroom for warmups earlier than his first return recreation in Dallas since The Commerce pic.x.com/7R13WgH42C – 6:34 PM
Lakers’ Luka Doncic takes the courtroom for warmups earlier than his first return recreation in Dallas since The Commerce pic.x.com/7R13WgH42C – 6:34 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks LIVE: Rating, updates, highlights, information, evaluation for Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas
Our reside weblog for Doncic’s return to Dallas is up and operating, test it out.
nbcsports.com/nba/live/los-a… – 6:24 PM
Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks LIVE: Rating, updates, highlights, information, evaluation for Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas
Our reside weblog for Doncic’s return to Dallas is up and operating, test it out.
nbcsports.com/nba/live/los-a… – 6:24 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Full pregame quote from Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, who mentioned that “some have in contrast it to Babe Ruth, which is type of cool” relating to the Luka Doncic commerce to the Lakers: pic.x.com/vJlXZBEqQ2 – 6:23 PM
Full pregame quote from Mavericks coach Jason Kidd, who mentioned that “some have in contrast it to Babe Ruth, which is type of cool” relating to the Luka Doncic commerce to the Lakers: pic.x.com/vJlXZBEqQ2 – 6:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
JJ Redick on his message to the staff tonight: “We’ve received your again.”
After all he’s referring to Doncic in his first recreation again in Dallas. – 6:05 PM
JJ Redick on his message to the staff tonight: “We’ve received your again.”
After all he’s referring to Doncic in his first recreation again in Dallas. – 6:05 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
JJ Redick on the staff’s message tonight in gentle of Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas: “We received your again.” – 6:03 PM
JJ Redick on the staff’s message tonight in gentle of Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas: “We received your again.” – 6:03 PM
Extra on this storyline
“Greg [St. Jean] said to me, ‘This is going to be awesome for our group to go through this with him and for him to go through this with them,’” Redick mentioned of his dialog with one of many assistant coaches on his workers. “Does that imply we’re going to win an NBA championship or get to the convention finals? I don’t know. Nevertheless it was an superior second for everybody.” -via ESPN / April 10, 2025
The day was a spectacle as a lot because it was a basketball recreation. Followers gathered on the plaza the place Dirk Nowitzki’s statue stands exterior the world hours earlier than tipoff, some to have a good time Doncic’s return and others to vent their frustration that Doncic needed to ever be returning within the first place. There have been indicators. There have been chants. One fan, wearing a blue Doncic Mavericks jersey, Mavericks shorts and a pair of Doncic signature Jordan sneakers, spent the afternoon operating 77 laps across the area in his personal type of protest. Doncic’s feelings mirrored the fan base. “It was a little bit of both, happy and angry,” Doncic said of what he felt when he pulled up to the arena in his Apocalypse HellFire Jeep. “But it’s nice to see some familiar faces here. … I really appreciate the fans, the way they reacted to me.” -via ESPN / April 10, 2025
Followers blasted Mavs GM Nico Harrison in the course of the recreation with some “Hearth Nico” chants, which have turn into fairly widespread at house video games for the reason that commerce. Mark Cuban, the previous majority proprietor of the staff, was sitting court-side and he didn’t seem to like those chants at all. -via Sports Illustrated / April 10, 2025
