He helped the Lakers wrap up a playoff spot with a 112-97 victory over the Mavericks last night.

Dončić’s emotional return came two months after a seismic trade out of nowhere that sent the five-time All-Star to Los Angeles.

LeBron James had 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter. Anthony Davis, who went from the Lakers to Dallas in the Doncic heal, had 13 points and 11 rebounds.