Doncic helps Lakers beat former team Mavericks

Luka Doncic’s triple-double helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-99 win over former team the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.

The 25-year-old guard joined the Lakers as part of a three-way trade this month after six seasons at the Mavericks.

Playing against Dallas for the first time since that move, Doncic scored 19 points and made 15 rebounds and 12 assists at Crypto.com Arena.

“In the first quarter, second quarter, I didn’t know what was happening. It was just different. I can’t even explain how I felt”, he told TNT.

“I’m glad we won,” I simply said. I can’t wait to go to sleep”.

LeBron James scored 27 points for the Lakers, who are fourth in the Western Conference after a third straight win, while Kyrie Irving scored 35 for the ninth-placed Mavericks.

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 151-148 at home in overtime.

The Suns are 11th in the Western Conference and the Grizzlies are second.

With a 122-82 victory over the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 10th victory in a row, strengthened their hold on the top spot in the East.