Luka Dončić’s MVP-Caliber Masterclass Sparks Rivalry Drama in Lakers vs. Mavericks Showdown
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In actuality, Dončić’s basket was a muted response to Flagg’s midrange jumper over him a few possessions earlier. Lost amid the high stakes of Friday’s NBA Cup group play finale — the Lakers had already punched their knockout stage ticket while the Mavericks had reached their limit — was the first matchup between Dončić and Flagg, and the first matchup between the Lakers and Mavericks since Nico Harrison’s firing earlier this month.
The intertwining of DNA between both franchises is undeniable, stronger than a late November meeting. Players and coaches have switched sides over the years. And on Friday evening, there were a few other underlying storylines at Crypto.com Arena; a tale of two franchises heading in opposite directions, the juxtaposition of a team with an array of multi-faceted creators and one still searching for stability, and Anthony Davis’ first matchup against the Lakers since being traded.


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