BOSTON -- As the Dallas Mavericks return home for the first time since making the seismic decision to trade superstar guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas is fully preparing for there to be an emotional scene at American Airlines Center for Saturday afternoon's game against the Houston Rockets.
"Probably a lot of heartbreak amongst the fans," said Klay Thompson after scoring 25 points in a 127-120 victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics here at TD Garden on Thursday. "Probably some boos. But, as a professional, you have to embrace everything and we're paid to play this game and perform at the highest level.