Mavs fans took advantage of every opportunity to celebrate their former superstar, including any time he scored in the Lakers’ win.

Players on both the Mavericks and Lakers recognized the importance of the moment for Doncic, who moved to the United States as a teenager and grew up in Dallas. Anthony Davis even noted that Dallas "still loves him," which underlines the connection Doncic still has with the Dallas community.

The Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic made his return to Dallas on Wednesday, April 9, during the NBA regular game. Playing against his former team for the first time since being traded to the Lakers.