On a very emotional night for Luka Dončić in his return to Dallas for the first time since the Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers, he received words of encouragement after the game from Anthony Davis when they met on the court. After the Lakers' 112-97 win over the Mavs, Davis told reporters about his message to Dončić.

Luka Dončić is now a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and he'll make his first playoff appearance with his new team on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But it's barely been two months since the trade heard around the world jolted people upon learning that Dončić had been traded from the Dallas Mavericks,

In a season marked by significant changes, the Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a remarkable transformation. The midseason trade of Anthony Davis for Luka Dončić reshaped the team’s dynamics, introducing a new offensive powerhouse.