Luka Doncic helped the Lakers beat his old team, the Dallas Mavericks, 107-99 on Tuesday. This win made him only the third player ever to record a triple-double against every NBA team. But after the game, Luka felt more relieved than happy.

“It was just a lot of emotions and not much sleep,” he said. The game came just weeks after Dallas traded him to L.A. Luka had 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists. His shooting wasn’t great, hitting only 6 of 17 shots. But LeBron James stepped up in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 of his 27 points to secure the win.

Playing against his old teammates and coaches was tough for Luka. He admitted seeing them brought back many emotions. But he believes getting through this game will help him move forward.

🪄 Luka found LeBron for the triple 🎯
Luka’s 10th assist, securing his triple-
double, while 👑 reached 20 points!
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— LAVE (@TheLakersAvenue) February 26, 2025

ESPN Reports Says: Mavs guard Kyrie Irving, who scored 35 points, said the game felt “awkward.” He and Luka led Dallas to the Finals last season. Despite the tension, Kyrie said it felt like practice again, and he enjoyed competing against his friend.

Lakers coach JJ Redick acknowledged the emotional challenge. He said it’s best to embrace the weirdness and play the game. Luka agreed, saying it would take time to find closure. The Lakers face the Mavs again on April 9, giving Luka another chance to face his old team.

Cavs Stay Unstoppable After Blowing Out Magic for Their Eighth Consecutive Win

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 122-82 on Tuesday night. Ty Jerome scored 20 points in just 21 minutes. The win marked Cleveland’s eighth victory in a row.

Max Strus, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter each scored 17 points. Strus made five three-pointers. The Cavaliers shot an impressive 56.3% overall. They hit 19 of 32 shots from beyond the arc.

Cleveland now holds the best record in the NBA at 48-10. They matched last season’s total wins with this victory. The team played without Darius Garland, who missed the game with a left hip injury. Even without him, the Cavs improved to 21-6 on the road.

There was magic on the floor but it wasn't wearing black and blue.

From Mobley hitting threes, to the offense humming without key pieces and Jerome continuing his mastery, it may seem like pulling a rabbit out of a hat but it's anything but that.

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— RealCavsFans.com (@realcavsfans) February 26, 2025

Magic Struggle to Keep Up

Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 26 points. Franz Wagner scored 19 points. The Magic struggled from deep, making only 5 of 28 three-pointers.

Key Moment:

Ty Jerome hit two three-pointers in just 28 seconds during the second quarter. His shots stretched Cleveland’s lead to 45-22.

Key Stat:

The Cavs shot only 24.1% from three in last year’s playoff losses in Orlando. They averaged just 89.3 points in those games.

Up Next:

The Cavaliers face the Boston Celtics on Friday night. The Magic will host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

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