Finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, the former Maverick demonstrated to the world exactly what Dallas traded away, especially in the wake of Davis' long-term injury. Doncic also recorded four steals – as embattled Mavericks GM Nico Harrison said of the trade, "defense wins championships."

The NBA returns to action on Wednesday night with just one game on the slate. But it’s a big one, because it means the Los Angeles Lakers will be taking the court for the first time in a week and all eyes will be on their prize acquisition Luka Dončić and his tender left calf

The Dallas Mavericks reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks before trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.