Doncic and the Lakers hosted the Mavericks on Tuesday night in one of the most eagerly anticipated regular-season meetings in recent memory. The energy was palpable, even through the television, specifically in the opening half. Dallas' ex-organizational centerpiece came out with an unmistakable vengeance and wasn't afraid to show it.

In the moments after Kyrie Irving went down with an obviously painful left knee injury Monday night, social media started comparing Luka Doncic to Babe Ruth. And no, that's not a reference to physique (although the Mavericks probably wish it was after trading away their generational talent).

The Dallas Mavericks continue to antagonize their fans by raising season ticket prices despite fan interest in the team being at an agonizing low.