Dallas Mavericks (31-27, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (34-21, fourth in the Western Conference)

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-99 on Tuesday night, Luka Doncic's first meeting against his former teammates since shockingly being traded a little over three weeks ago. Doncic had a solid performance with a triple-double,

After two years of playing together in Dallas, Irving played against Doncic in Tuesday's matchup in Los Angeles.

After spending part of three seasons together as teammates, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic faced off on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks. While Irving kept the Mavs in the game,

After the blockbuster Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade that went down earlier this month in the NBA, Tuesday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks matchup instantly became one of the most highly anticipated contests of the season.

Lots of players looked up to Kobe Bryant, but Kyrie Irving idolized him and developed a close relationship with the late NBA legend. With the Dallas Mavericks in town to play the Los Angeles Lakers in a game where everyone was talking about Luka Doncic,

It was surely strange for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic to square off with the men he shared a locker room with only a month ago, but it was probably especially surreal to come face to face with one Dallas Mavericks player in particular on Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers trade for star guard Luka Doncic certainly caused all sorts of thoughts from around the NBA. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has call

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving reflect on their relationship after the Lakers and Mavericks faced off for the first time since the trade.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving said it was awkward playing against former teammate Luka Doncic on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Irving, who has been in exceptional form, will look to build on his momentum when the Mavericks face the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night. Sitting at ninth in the Western Conference, Dallas will aim for a strong finish to secure a direct playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.