Luka Doncic completed with 45 factors in his return to Dallas because the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-97 on Wednesday.
Doncic grew to become emotional when he was honored with a video tribute throughout participant introductions.
“After that video, I used to be, like, ‘There is not any means I am enjoying this sport,'” Doncic stated. “It was so many feelings.”
Doncic had 14 factors within the first quarter and 31 factors by halftime.
Doncic added that he appreciated going by way of the expertise along with his new teammates.
“All people had my again, from coaches to gamers, and we’re making an attempt to construct one thing particular right here,” stated Doncic. “That was actually, actually, very nice to see.”
JJ Redick stated that the expertise was good for workforce chemistry.
“Greg [St. Jean] stated to me, ‘That is going to be superior for our group to undergo this with him, and for him to undergo this with them,'” stated Redick of his dialog with the Lakers assistant coach.
LeBron James described Doncic as having an “out-of-body expertise” and that he was “locked in from begin to end.”
Anthony Davis completed the sport with 13 factors and 11 rebounds.
The Lakers formally clinched a playoff berth with the win.
