Luka Doncic lead the Lakers in a win against his former team the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night.
Luka scored 45 points, making 7-of-10 shots from beyond the arc, the also grabbed 8 rebounds and 6 assists. LeBron James added 27 points and 7 rebounds. Before the game, the Dallas Mavericks played a 2-mins tribute video that had Luka in tears but that did not stop Doncic from leading the Lakers to victory and secured LA’s their playoff spots.
Luka had an INCREDIBLE performance in his return to Dallas:
✨ 45 PTS (most w/ Lakers)
✨ 8 REB
✨ 6 AST
✨ 7 3PM
✨ 4 STLThe @Lakers clinch a spot in the #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google! pic.twitter.com/joBwFu6kz6
— NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2025
Vando steal.
Reaves lob.
Bron jam.Lakers turn defense to offense on ESPN 😤 pic.twitter.com/0rtHuLWRCW
— NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2025
Mavs was with Anthony Davis, who scored 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Naji Marshall lead the Dallas with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists, P.J. Washington added 14 points and 4 rebounds. Even with the loss, Dallas Mavericks have clinched their play-in spot to play for the 8th seed.
LA Lakers may have a spot in the coming playoffs but their seeding is still not set since 3rd thru 8th seed is just a difference of 3 games. Final two games of Lakers will against Houston, currently in the 2nd seed in the West and Portland Trailblazers. Dallas Mavericks will play their last two games against Toronto Raptors and the Memphis Grizzlies, who are also fighting to stay out of Play-in tournament.
