Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks on as the Dallas Mavericks play a tribute video for Doncic before the game against the Lakers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic Made Los Angeles Lakers History Against Mavs

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 9:33 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Dallas Mavericks in Texas.

Luka Doncic had a sensational first half against his former team.

Via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet: "Luka Doncic's first half in his return to Dallas:

- 31 points
- 11 of 16 FG's
- 4 buckets at the rim
- 6 of 8 3's
- 3 of 6 FT's
- 3 assists
- 3 boards
- 3 steals"

Luka Doncic's first half in his return to Dallas:

- 31 points
- 11 of 16 FG's
- 4 buckets at the rim
- 6 of 8 3's
- 3 of 6 FT's
- 3 assists
- 3 boards
- 3 steals
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) April 10, 2025

The superstar guard also Lakers history.

Via The NBA: "Luka Dončić (31 PTS, 6 3PM) becomes the 3rd Laker since 1997-98 with 30+ points and 5+ threes in a half, joining:

Kobe Bryant (6x)
LeBron James (1x)"

Luka Dončić (31 PTS, 6 3PM) becomes the 3rd Laker since 1997-98 with 30+ points and 5+ threes in a half, joining:

Kobe Bryant (6x)
LeBron James (1x) https://t.co/Drm6lYpsz4 pic.twitter.com/SCknn7DfIK
— NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2025