Luka Doncic played his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers and was able to take the victory 107-99. After the game, Doncic and Kyrie Irving embraced each other with their special handshake and ended it with a hug.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving responded to criticism directed at Luka Doncic after the former franchise centerpiece was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers.