Trade, joy and sorrow! AD returns from injury, leads Dallas to two consecutive wins, loses to LA Lakers Orlando with strong performance by Doncic

Mar 25, 2025

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles against Trendon Watford #9 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center on March 24, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Mavericks won 120-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a three-point-basket in the first half of a game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on March 24, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Julio Aguilar / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The Dallas Mavericks are in a dilemma.

Trade of the century, gave Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and brought Anthony Davis.

The criticism is still pouring in. Dallas intends to increase its chances of winning the championship by recruiting Davis, the head of the airlift, instead of Doncic, who is weak in defense.

However, following Kyrie Irving's season out injury, Davis, who has a lot of injuries, also failed to play for a while due to injuries in his debut.

Dallas is effectively giving up the playoffs this season. By the way, Davis is back. I've won consecutive games.

Dallas beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-101 in the 2024-2025 NBA regular league away game held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on the 25th (Korea time).

Dallas went 35-37, ranking 10th in the Western Maginot Line of the play-in tournament.

Davis had 12 points and six rebounds while playing 27 minutes in his return match.

Davis, who played as the ace of the Los Angeles Lakers until just before the trade, scored 20 points and 10 rebounds in every game. On this day, it did not exert much power due to the aftermath of the injury and the control of the playing time.

However, Dallas slammed Brooklyn with as many as seven double-digit points on the day.

On the other hand, Doncic, who is the ace of the Los Angeles Lakers, is active with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. However, the Los Angeles Lakers lost 106 to 118.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.