Luka Doncic (Lakers) vs. the Mavericks, this one had all the drama. Just weeks after the shocking trade that sent him from Dallas to Los Angeles, Doncic wasted no time making a statement against his former team.
While his shot wasn’t falling, the new Lakers superstar controlled the game in every other way, finishing with a triple-double (19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists) in a 107-99 Lakers victory. And when it mattered most? LeBron James took over, dropping 16 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Dallas, missing Anthony Davis due to injury, fought hard behind Kyrie Irving’s 35-point explosion, but in the end, the Doncic-LeBron duo was simply too much to handle.
Doncic vs. Dallas: The Ultimate Revenge Game
Luka Doncic’s first game against the Mavericks since the blockbuster trade was bound to be a spectacle, and it delivered. The Lakers secured a hard-fought 107-99 victory over Dallas, with Doncic notching a triple-double and LeBron James showing up in the clutch.
Game Breakdown: How the Lakers Took Control
From the jump, this was an intense battle. Doncic struggled from the field, shooting 6-for-17 overall and 1-for-7 from deep, but he made up for it with his playmaking and rebounding. He finished with:
- 19 points
- 15 rebounds
- 12 assists
- 3 steals, 2 blocks
Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving did his best to carry Dallas, pouring in 35 points and keeping the game close down the stretch.
Fourth-Quarter Takeover: LeBron Seals the Deal
LEBRON PUTBACK SLAM 💪 pic.twitter.com/gzZwORw7ef
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 26, 2025
The game was tied at 91-91 with six minutes left. Then, LeBron James turned back the clock. The 40-year-old superstar dropped 16 of his 27 points in the final frame, including a thunderous put-back dunk that had Crypto.com Arena rocking.
With Doncic finding him for easy looks, the Lakers closed the game on a 16-8 run to secure the win.
Kyrie, Klay & The Mavs’ Fight
Klay Thompson has scored 11 straight for the Mavs 🔥
EXCITING 4TH QUARTER LIVE ON TNT! pic.twitter.com/GtnlFRQKUB
— NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2025
The Mavericks didn’t go down easy. Kyrie was electric, while Klay Thompson found his rhythm, shooting 5-for-10 from three. The Dallas bench also kept them in the game, but ultimately, LeBron and Doncic were too much to handle.
What’s Next?
LUKA TO LEBRON 🔥
Lakers star duo going OFF in the 4Q ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/stvr3loVhE
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 26, 2025
For the Lakers, this was their third straight win, moving them to 35-21. The chemistry between Doncic and James is improving, and LA is looking like a serious contender.
The Mavericks, now 31-28, badly need Anthony Davis to return from injury. Until then, Kyrie will have to carry the load.
Doncic got his revenge, but this is just the beginning. If the Lakers and Mavericks meet in the playoffs, expect fireworks.
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