Basketball: NBA: Doncic shines with Mavericks when I see you again

NBA superstar Luka Doncic has won his exacerated reunion with his ex-club Dallas Mavericks. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers won their home game against the Texans with 107: 99 and celebrated the third victory in a row. It was also the 13th success from the past 16 games.

The Slovenian Doncic, which was transferred from the Mavericks to Los Angeles as part of a spectacular exchange business, scored 19 points. He also secured 15 rebounds and gave twelve assists. The 25-year-old succeeded in serving his new team. “It was just a lot of emotions that I felt,” said Doncic. “It was so strange. There were moments when I had the feeling that I didn’t know what I’m doing. I’m glad that we got a win.”

James with a strong final phase – glue is missing injured

His congenial partner LeBron James was with 27 points of the best thrower of the Lakers, of which he reached 16 points in the last quarter alone. The German Maximilian Kleber, who had moved from the Mavericks to the Lakers together with Doncic, was still injured. At Dallas, an outstanding Kyrie Irving (35 points) could not prevent the defeat.

For years, Doncic has been the formative face of the Mavericks and the designated successor to team legend Dirk Nowitzki. Nevertheless, at the end of January, the Mavericks decided to give up the five-time all-star. In the previous season, Dallas had reached the NBA final against the Boston Celtics with Doncic.

“There were a lot of emotions,” said James with a view to his teammates. “If you give so much for a franchise and also sacrifice – he matured there from an 18, 19 -year -old child to a 25 -year -old man. He and the franchise have become a family. The 40-year-old.

A lesson for Wagner and Orlando

Meanwhile, world champion Franz Wagner and Orlando Magic received another painful defeat. The Florida team was completely without a chance against leader Cleveland Cavaliers and went under 82: 122 in their own hall. After the first quarter, Cleveland was 18 points ahead. The roller coaster ride of the past few weeks continues for Orlando, the Magic is currently holding the course towards the pre-playoffs.

Once again, Wagner and his team -mate Paolo Banchero only had to do their team’s game on their own. The German came to 19 points, Banchero was a little more striking with 26 points due to his seven transformed free throws. No other player at Orlando met double digits. The German rookie Tristan da Silva remained completely without points.