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Luka Dončić has left Dallas, but his Lakers ‘77’ is seen in and around the city
They brought signs declaring their Mavericks fandom dead and laid flowers near the statue of franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki. A few fans even held a mock funeral, carrying a coffin to the south plaza as Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” played in the background. Three dudes brought a coffin to American Airlines Center. They’re playing “See You Again.”
Luka Dončić and LeBron James upgraded to available vs. Thunder
It looks like the Lakers will give it a go against the Thunder and have their main players available for the game.
Lakers dominate Thunder with 126-99 win behind Luka Dončić's big first half
The Lakers combined for 15 first-half three-pointers — tied for most in a half in franchise history — and held the Thunder at arm's length in the second half.

Lakers, NBA and Oklahoma City Thunder

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Lakers rout Thunder by 27 in game showing off Los Angeles' shotmaking
Luka Doncic scored 30 on a day the Lakers shot 55% from 3 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not shoot a single free throw.
NBA picks: Thunder vs. Lakers same game parlay – Tuesday, April 8
See today’s NBA same game parlay picks for the Tuesday, April 8 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers game.
2025 NBA Playoff Picture, Bracket Clinching Scenarios for Lakers, More on April 8
The Los Angeles Lakers will have an opportunity to clinch a spot in the 2025 NBA playoffs on Tuesday night. NBA Communications released some playoff scenarios Tuesday, and among them is the Lakers' ability to clinch a postseason position with a road win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder:
OKC's historical dominant season could end with the same old Luka Dončić roadblock
They routed the 64-win OKC Thunder behind a dominant performance from Luka Dončić Sunday afternoon. He shushed the Thunder ...
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Nick Wright: Luka Doncic's influence means Lakers can reach NBA Finals
Fox Sports 1's Nick Wright explained how Luka Doncic's play in the Lakers' win over the Thunder is proof they can reach the ...
Mavs must regroup after bad back-to-back losses; rematch with Luka Dončić awaits
The Mavericks have lost three of their last four, all with a Play-In Tournament spot on the line. Luka and the Lakers are in ...
Luka Dončić calls his performance 'unacceptable' in Lakers' loss to Warriors
Point guard Luka Dončić was not pleased with his performance Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Golden State ...
LeBron Talks 'Sacrifice' of Taking 'A Step Back' with Lakers After Luka Doncic Trade
James was already sharing the floor with a marquee star in Anthony Davis, so teaming Dončić wasn't a dramatic change in that ...
Dončić: Knowing Shame and Gaining Strength in NBA
However, drawing from this experience of shame became a catalyst for improvement. In his next outing, he scored over 35 points and secured crucial assists, showcasing his ability to bounce back.
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UPDATE: Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report Against Suns
Via The NBA: "Kevin Durant and the Suns (1.5 GB of No. 10) take on Luka Dončić and the No. 5 Lakers in a star-powered Western Conference showdown at 3:30pm/et on ABC!" Kevin Durant and the Suns ...
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Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont on Luka Dončić trade: 'This was a decision about the future'
According to Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont, the Luka Dončić trade ... a late-season tear and advanced to the NBA Finals. Before making the Dončić trade, Dumont said, "We looked ...
Mark Cuban on Luka Dončić trade: Mavericks failed to understand his background and Slovenian culture
Smith Show," Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban said that the Luka Dončić trade was rooted in a failure to understand ...