Luka Doncic experienced a deeply emotional return to his former home, the American Airlines Center, where he moved to tears by a montage before his game with the Lakers. Despite feeling overwhelmed, he showcased an incredible performance, scoring 45 points, alongside eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals in a 112-97 victory. Lakers coach JJ Redick and fans took note of Doncic's emotional resilience, praising his ability to perform under pressure and highlighting why Doncic remains beloved both in Dallas and Los Angeles.
Doncic wiped his eyes with a towel, walked by a gauntlet of high-fiving reserves and joined the Lakers' other starters on the floor.
To have the emotional resolve to then go put on that kind of performance, it's superhuman.
Never was a performance like this from Doncic as anticipated as it was Wednesday night.
He is beloved in Dallas for the same reasons Ohtani is now beloved in Los Angeles. Because he is fearless.
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