The Lakers and Timberwolves collide as Luka Dončić eyes history and LeBron James leads L.A.'s defensive resurgence.
During his post-game interview, the 40-year-old veteran offered insights into Dončić's performance and the emotional challenges of playing against old teammates.
Anthony Davis was an NBA champion and one of the best big men in the league during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, so it naturally came as a shock when the team traded him to the Dallas Mavericks as part of the deal that brought Luka Dončić to Southern California.
Luka Dončić's first game against his former team featured his first triple double as a Laker. Dončić had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, while LeBron James scored 27 points as LA held off Dallas in the fourth quarter.
From a life-altering phone call to quarterbacking the Lakers' offense alongside LeBron James, here are seven moments that define the early Luka-LeBron era for the Lakers.
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With the Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in still-shocking trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lone Star State, L.A. has now paired two of the most clutch players to ever slip on an NBA uniform.
In one of the most anticipated regular-season games in recent memory, the Los Angeles Lakers secured a statement victory over the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com
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