On a very emotional night for Luka Dončić in his return to Dallas for the first time since the Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers, he received words of encouragement after the game from Anthony Davis when they met on the court. After the Lakers' 112-97 win over the Mavs, Davis told reporters about his message to Dončić.

Luka Doncic made his return to Dallas. He finished the emotional night with 45 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals while shooting 16/28 from the field and 7/10 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic is going down to work against Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks.

Lakers star Luka Doncic reacts to his 45-point performance in his first game back in Dallas since being traded.

Former Mavericks Head Coach and current CBS Sports HQ Analyst Avery Johnson discusses Luka Doncic's return to Dallas. "I've been traded before, when I've played for different teams... So I'm sure Luka is going to come in fired up.

Dallas shocked the NBA with the surprise trade of their superstar Luka Doncic to Los Angeles. And now, the Slovenian-born basketball player will get his revenge when the No. 3-seed L.A. Lakers battle the No.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic received a hero's welcome on Wednesday night as he returned to Dallas to face his old team, the Mavericks. As a tribute video played on the Mavs jumbotron,

Doncic wiped away tears during a video tribute before the game. Here's how other big stars across sports have fared in returns to former homes.

Mavs fans are showing their love for Luka Doncic during his much anticipated return to Dallas. Meredith Yeomans has the coverage with the outpouring of support. It appears Luka Doncic is still not over leaving Dallas.