Luka Dončić Honored in Emotional Return to Dallas as NBA Playoffs Begin
Luka Dončić Honored in Emotional Return to Dallas as NBA Playoffs Begin DALLAS (AP) — The 2025 NBA playoffs tipped off this weekend with high-stakes matchups, but one of the most poignant moments came before the action even began. During Wednesday’s regular-season finale between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks, a video tribute played in honor of Luka Dončić, who spent his first seven seasons with the Mavericks before joining the Lakers in 2024. The Slovenian superstar watched from the bench, visibly moved by the recognition from his former home crowd. Playoffs Underway with Thrilling Matchups The quest for the Larry O’Brien Trophy officially began Saturday with four Game 1 matchups: Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks Denver Nuggets at LA Clippers New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday’s slate features the remaining four series openers: Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic Clevelan...