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Luka Doncic, the Mavericks, the city of Dallas, the Lakers … All the actors in this match between Los Angeles and the Mavs will probably remember this April 9 for a long time. The return of the Slovenian where he spent six and a half seasons was rich in many ways. In emotions, intense, sincere of Luka Doncic before the meeting in what will undoubtedly remain as one of the highlights of this regular season.
Then in talent, for a formidable performance by “Luka Magic”, author of one of his best games with the Angelinos with 45 points spent to his former partners.
The public of the American Airlines Center will undoubtedly not hold too rigor to his old darling for his evening site. If they were not so many to wear the flocked t-shirt ” Thanks for everything “,” Thank you for everything ”in Slovenian, installed in each seat, it is as a sign of protest against the Mavericks. Resentment towards leaders is at least as great as love for Luka Doncic, ovationed all evening.
“When I saw the video, I told myself that there was no way I play this match”
The match had not yet started that the former Real Madrid was crying on the bench, watching the tribute video concocted by the Texan franchise. “When I saw the video, I told myself that there was no way I play this match” admitted Luka Doncic at the microphone of ESPN after the meeting.
The Lakers star explained that if he had been able to find his bed and his house in Dallas last night, sleep, he fled him more.
“There were a bit of both, joy and anger” He then explained at a press conference As for his emotions when entering the parquet for warm -up. “It feels good to see heads that I know, with whom I spent a lot of time. When I got up this morning, I was tired, I hadn't slept much. I was looking forward to living this match. I am exhausted, exhausted, exhausted. But I am happy. It's over now, I will finally be able to sleep now. »»
31 points in the first period!
Supported by his teammates, acclaimed on each of his baskets as if he was still wearing the Mavericks tunic, Doncic has not only taken part in this special match. He flew over it with his head and shoulders. Slovenian was irresistible at 3-point, showing himself cold as a blade to forget the heat of tears.
“When the lights rose, he still had wet eyes for kick -off » remembered his coach JJ Redick at a press conference. “Having the mental determination to make such a match is superhuman. And I believe that all of his teammates are aware of it. They can all feel empathy for him with what he has gone through in recent months. There was certainly impatience, perhaps a little apprehension, but clearly a lot of emotion. And behind, he releases such a match. It's huge. »»
Taking advantage of a defense not always in place, Luka Doncic quickly found her rhythm, to return to the locker room with 31 points in the first period, at 11/16 in shooting including 6/8 from afar! All with a full line of statistics as usual: 3 rebounds, 3 assists and even 3 interceptions at rest.
A little more erased in the second period, while LeBron James entered his match, he finally made the difference at the end of the game. The Slovenian scored seven points in two minutes in the “Money Time” to definitively close the debates and be able to go out under the Hourras of his old audience.
As a new birth certificate
« It was an incredible moment that I will probably never forget » estimated LeBron Jameswhile the whole room and the Lakers bench sang in unison “Luka, Luka”. “” All fans, my former teammates, everyone supported me Reacted Luka Doncic to ESPN. “” I am happy. I like these fans, I like this city. I arrived here as a young 18 year old kid without knowing what to expect in the NBA. They made me feel at home. These are many big memories. »
Its 45 points at 16/28 – with 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 interceptions – will remain one more memorable. “” I thought he was going to score 50 points, I was disappointed Could smile JJ Redick. If Luka Doncic is indeed a laker since February, this evening marks as a real new start for him. “” The time has come to move forward “He said. Playoffs now insured for Lakers will be a good way to get there.
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