LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times,

Former Lakers coach Phil Handy is someone who is trying to become one of those famous coaches who could potentially come back and lead the Lakers. He was an assistant in Los Angel

Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times, yet

Luka Dončić drained deep 3-pointers and fearlessly attacked the rim for layups. He even tossed a stunning behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Throughout the night, Dončić flashed a few stares at the Dallas Mavericks' bench but also played with a smile,

Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times, yet also played with a smile on his face.

Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times, yet

Washington is joined on the injured list by what has become the typical slew of Mavericks centers: Anthony Davis (left adductor strain); Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain); and Dereck Lively II (stress fracture). Caleb Martin also remains out. Dwight Powell (hip strain) will be available against Charlotte.

The Lakers superstar made a big impact Tuesday night, posting his first triple-double against his former team in the Dallas Mavericks. According to a social media post from NBA on TNT, Doncic’s latest triple-double put him in a very exclusive club.

Austin Reaves is expected to lace up for the LA Lakers in their all-important matchup against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday.

Luka Doncic had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in his first game against the Dallas Mavericks since they traded him to the Lakers three weeks ago.

Luka Doncic finished with a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals, and two blocks against his former team. But LeBron James led the Lakers with 27 points, followed by Austin Reaves with 20. Rui Hachimura with 15 points was the other Laker in double figures.

During the second quarter, Doncic drove the lane while being guarded by Kessler Edwards. As he got into the paint, Doncic suddenly flung the basketball backwards, behind his head, without looking, directly into the shooting pocket of Austin Reaves out on the perimeter.