Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic drops 27 in Christmas Day loss to the Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks drew the primetime Christmas Day matchup against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers this year. It is a testament to their rise with Luka Doncic leading the charge. Dallas is one of the most exciting teams in the league and ready to be a fixture in the championship picture for years to come.
Luka versus LeBron James drew the headlines, but it was a solid early-season measuring stick of where the Mavs stood in the Western Conference race.