He returned to Dallas with the Lakers shirt, cried in the previous one with a video and took revenge on his former team with 45 points

On a night when he moved to tears, Luka Doncic 45 points signed on Wednesday in La Victoria 112-97 of their Lakers before the Mavericks In his first game in Dallas From his surprising transfer.

The Slovenian, leader of the ‘MAVs’ during seven campaigns until his sale in February, was received with honors for his former American Airlines Center fans.

Although he wore the gold and purple uniform of Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic seemed to play at home For the 20,000 fans, many of whom carried base t -shirts, both current and the Mavericks or the Slovenian team.

“There were so many emotions that I can’t even explain,” Doncic acknowledged to ESPN. “I love these fans already this city. I came as an 18 -year -old and made me feel at home. There are so many great memories.”

The Texan city still lives Between shock and outrage For the loss of his idol, which the previous season was the top scorer of the NBA and commanded the Mavericks to their first finals since 2011.

Doncic, who said he wanted to spend his entire career in Dallas, was excited during the tribute video that the Mavericks dedicated to him before the game.

Sitting at the bank with the Lakers jacket, The base dried the tears With a towel before being presented on the track in the middle of songs “Luka, Luka”.

“I don’t know how I did,” Doncic said about his excellent performance after the tribute, which he rounded with 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 triples.

“When I saw the video I thought: ‘There is no way to play this game.’ But my colleagues supported me,” he recalled.

After the initial jump, Doncic parked the feelings and deployed its relentless competitiveness in front of the executives who transferred it.

To the break, the base already added 31 points before the gaze of the general manager Nico Harrisongreat architect of the disconcerting operation, which followed the game standing next to the costume tunnel.

The public, who combined support for Doncic and his team, several times claimed Harrison’s dismissal.

Several of Donc’s most spectacular baskets were in front of the pivot Anthony Davisformer partner of LeBron James in the Lakers and main return in the transfer of the Slovenian.

Davis ended with just 13 points while LeBron contributed 27 for the Lakers in a special match in his extraordinary career.

Maximum historical scorer of the NBA, ‘King James’ advanced Wednesday to Dogem abdul-jabbar as the second player who has played the most games in the League.

The 40 -year -old eave has played 1,561 games for now, only surpassed by Robert Parish con 1.611.

The Mavericks, who have the decline due to injury of their other figure, Kyrie Irvingthey were in advantage in the scoreboard in the absence of nine minutes to the end.

LeBron then emerged with 11 points in five minutes to sentence the triumph of the Lakers, which maintain the third position of the West Conference and secured the ticket for the playoffs.

In other scenarios, Denver Nuggets They won 124-116 in the first game since the surprising dismissal of Michael Malonethe coach who guided them to his only ring in 2023.

Nikola Jokicthat in several breaks he took the board to mark plays to his teammates, he achieved a triple double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists to end a streak of four losses followed by Denver.

One of the heroes of the day was the eaves Harrison Barneswho gave the triumph to the San Antonio Spurs 114-111 against his former fans of the Golden State Warriors with a triple in the last second.

Orlando Magic – Boston Celtics 96-76

Washington Wizards – Philadelphia 76ers 103-122

Toronto Raptors – Charlotte Hornets 126-96

Dallas Mavericks – Lakers 97-1

Chicago Bulls – Miami Heat 119-111

Utah Jazz – Portland Trail Blazers 133-126 (prórroga)

Golden State Warriors – San Antonio Spurs 111-114

Phoenix Suns – Oklahoma City Thunder 112-125

Sacramento Kings – Denver Nuggets 116-124

LA Clippers – Houston Rockets 134-117

With agency information