Luka Doncic put on another show against his former team. The Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 129-119 at Crypto.com Arena. The Slovenian delivered another dominant performance, scoring 35 points, adding five rebounds and 11 assists. He played a key role in the win, although Austin Reaves finished as the leading scorer with 38 points.
Reaves led the offense and was interviewed by NBA on Prime after the game. The Lakers extended their winning streak to six games. They remain second in the Western Conference with a solid 13-4 record, while the Mavericks continue to struggle, sitting in 14th place.
A standout game and a comment that made the panel laugh
According to Firstsportz, after the game, Doncic FaceTimed Dirk Nowitzki. The panel asked how the German managed to fit into Doncic’s new car. Doncic replied laughing: “No, he couldn’t get in the car.” The joke made the panel burst out laughing and quickly went viral.
The reference pointed to Doncic’s recent purchase of a $5 million Bugatti W16 Mistral. It is a limited-edition roadster and represents the last production model with a W16 engine. The purchase sparked worldwide attention. Doncic showcased his new car on social media and even received a surprise visit from rapper Snoop Dogg at the Lakers’ training facility.
Luka Doncic FaceTimes Dirk Nowitzki to talk pulling up to game in Bugatti pic.twitter.com/wYCXx8QxWT
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Doncic and Reaves have carried the team’s offense during LeBron James’ absence. They formed a lethal duo in offense and defense. Many analysts doubted they could maintain this level with James’ return, but those doubts have vanished. The team is undefeated 4-0 since LeBron returned to the rotation.
Reaves gave high praise for his teammate: “I don’t usually give Luka many compliments, but he’s one of the best players in the league. He has been since he arrived. He makes the game look easy and attracts a lot of attention,” he said after the match. His statement highlighted the team’s strong chemistry.
The Lakers are enjoying stability. Their offense flows smoothly, and defense remains committed. Doncic maintains MVP-level performance, while Reaves experiences the best stage of his career with the franchise. The locker room exudes confidence, and the fans respond with excitement.
