The game was the most watched regular season game this year outside of opening night, and the most-streamed regular season game on Max ever.

DALLAS — As North Texas bids farewell to one of its greatest basketball stars, a vibrant mural dedicated to former Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić was unveiled Friday, just in time for his 26th birthday.

During his post-game interview, the 40-year-old veteran offered insights into Dončić's performance and the emotional challenges of playing against old teammates.

Weeks before trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package headlined by Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to The Athletic's Sam Amick.

LUKA DONČIĆ AND THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS You cannot convince me that Luka Dončić didn't want this one, and not just the W. In front of the man who shipped him out of Dallas earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers' heir apparent picked up his first triple-double as a member of the purple-and-gold last night -- and in the first meeting against his old club no less.

Dončić has his own history against the Clippers, a team he hasn't seen since he shut the door on an era last spring.

In their recent game versus the Los Angeles Clippers, Luka Dončić trash talked James Harden during the game, making fans poke fun at their interaction! (via X/@LakeShowYo)

People within the league continue to believe that Dallas made a grave mistake in dealing its young superstar. Tuesday's game showed why.

Weeks before Harrison pulled the blockbuster deal that sent Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, he reportedly called up the T'Wolves to gauge interest in a Luka-for-AntMan swap. That idea was quickly shot down by Minnesota.