Luka Drops 45 in Emotional Dallas Return as Lakers Clinch Playoff Spot Amid 'Fire Nico' Chants
All eyes in the NBA turned to Dallas on Wednesday night as Luka DonÄiÄ made his much-anticipated return to the American Airlines Center â his first since the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.
In an emotional homecoming, DonÄiÄ led the Lakers to a 112-97 win over the Mavericks, pouring in over 40% of his teamâs points. The performance was a powerful reminder of his legacy in Dallas, where he spent six-and-a-half seasons after being drafted at 19 in 2018.
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Luka DonÄiÄâs Stats vs. Mavericks:
Points: 45
Field Goals: 16-of-28
Three-Point: 7-of-10
Free Throws: 6-of-9
Rebounds: 8
Assists: 6
Steals: 4
Blocks: 0
Turnovers: 3
Fouls: 4
Minutes: 38
DonÄiÄ put on a clinic in his Dallas homecoming, dropping 45 points on efficient shooting while stuffing the stat sheet across the board.
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