Emotions ran high in American Airlines Center Wednesday night as Luka Doncic made his triumphant return. It was his first game on the Dallas Mavericks' court wearing a different uniform, providing an experience nobody in the building will forget any time soon, including his new superstar teammate LeBron James.
Doncic scored 45 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112–97 win over the Mavs. The night started with a pregame tribute video, which got Doncic choked up on the bench. After the game, James spoke to the Lakers' mindset in what they knew would be a soul-stirring night for all involved.
