"The Lakers' new big man went to the free throw line. The team's former big man was on the mind of fans. "I miss you, AD!" a Lakers fan shouted into the silence as Deandre Ayton prepared to shoot a free throw in the first quarter Friday. Former Lakers star Anthony Davis played his first game in L.A. since being traded to the Mavericks last season, finishing with 12 points, five assists, five rebounds and three blocks in the Lakers' 129-119 win at Crypto.com Arena."
"Doncic had 35 points and 11 assists for the Lakers. Former Laker guard Max Christie, who was also involved in the trade, had 13 points and has become a regular starter for the Mavericks. After two emotional matchups against his former team last year, Doncic said some of the feelings have subsided, but games against Dallas will always have special meaning for him. Friday's game was a well-timed return for Davis, who played in his first game after missing a month with a calf strain."
A Lakers fan shouted "I miss you, AD!" as Deandre Ayton prepared a first-quarter free throw. Anthony Davis played his first L.A. game since the trade, finishing with 12 points, five assists, five rebounds and three blocks in the Lakers' 129-119 win at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers improved to 14-4, clinching West Group B and securing homecourt for the NBA Cup quarterfinals against the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 10. Luka Doncic scored 35 points with 11 assists for the Lakers. Max Christie had 13 points and became a regular starter for the Mavericks, who fell to 5-15. Davis had missed a month with a calf strain.
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