Luka Doncic's return to American Airlines Center, his old stomping grounds before the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers three months ago, in April was an emotional game. The Lakers emerged victorious by a final score of 112-97, and Doncic dropped 45 points on 16-of-28 overall shooting and 7-of-10 from 3-point range, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals.
The game also got outstanding ratings. It was reportedly the most-watched NBA game on ESPN to that point of the season, excluding Christmas Day, as well as the most-watched television program that day across several key demographic groups.