The Mavericks are surviving despite their deluge of injuries in the frontcourt, pressing Jason Kidd into some tough decisions.

The Dallas Mavericks took the NBA by storm earlier this month with a massive trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 14-year-old (2029 first-round pick).

The Lakers were considered long shots to win the NBA championship as recently as January 31st. Things have changed drastically.

Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 points and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers beat the Nuggets 123-100 on Saturday night to end Denver's nine-game winning streak. Doncic logged 31 minutes in his fourth game since being traded to Los Angeles,

In his fourth game wearing purple and gold since a shocking blockbuster trade from the Mavericks, Luka Doncic out-dueled his friend Jokic, amassing 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.