The story still was about Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and Dallas star Anthony Davis, who were part of one of the NBA’s most infamous trades. They will forever be linked after the Mavericks shocked the basketball universe last February by shipping generational talent Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for multi-talented Davis.
On Friday night, however, Doncic shared the spotlight with Austin Reaves, who continues to be a shining star for the Lakers.
They combined for 73 points during the Lakers’ 129-119 win over the Mavericks, but it was Reaves holding down the leading scorer spot over backcourt running mate Doncic.