Luka Doncic had every NBA fan in their feels when he teared up during a tribute video ahead of the Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers game on Wednesday night. But then he had them on their feet when he dropped a stunning 45 points (plus eight rebounds and six assists) in L.A.'s 112–97 win.
Needless to say, it was a rollercoaster of an evening in Dallas, during which all eyes were on Doncic, the superstar guard who was surprisingly dealt from the Mavs in a bombshell early February trade. Despite the emotional start, Doncic still made the most of the contest, which was likely made easier considering the warm welcome he received from Mavs fans.
