The run of victories extended to four after the Kings took care of the shorthanded Mavericks, whose season took another disastrous turn when Kyrie Irving’s left leg landed awkwardly on a drive to the basket late in the first quarter.

"I think for any player, you never want to be that guy that teams are targeting," Michael Malone said. The post Celtics’ strategy against Nuggets star could be taken as ‘sign of disrespect’, coach says appeared first on Boston.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic laughs as he takes the court against the Denver Nuggets in the first half ... with LA following his departure from Dallas, the 25-year-old superstar had ...

Luka Doncic is back on the court with the Dallas Mavericks, this time as an opponent as he gets his first crack at revenge at the franchise that traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers a few weeks ago. As expected, Doncic is focused on making an early statement against the Mavericks.

Los Angeles is no stranger to glitz, glamor and massive sporting events, and Tuesday night is no exception as the Dallas Mavericks face off against Luka Dončić and the Lakers for the first time since the Slovenian’s trade to LA.

The Dallas Mavericks opened a three-game homestand against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. The Mavericks defeated the Hornets 103-96 at the American Airlines Center.

The Dallas Mavericks will face Luka Dončić on Tuesday night for the first time since they shockingly traded him away at the beginning of the month. It's a highly anticipated matchup after the deal sent Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers,

Doncic shined in a win over the Denver Nuggets, after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks earlier this month. The former USC Trojan James is excited to learn more from Doncic. "Just his patience.

Luka Doncic will face the Dallas Mavericks for the first time since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. How to watch:

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