Nobody expected tonight’s NBA Cup matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks to be derailed. In the middle of the high-stakes night marking Anthony Davis’s first game back in LA,

Anthony Davis lost to the Lakers in Los Angeles for the first time since he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

But it was fitting that Davis' return came against his former team, with the forward suiting up for the NBA Cup matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Pre-game, Davis received a warm welcome from the Lakers crowd as he was announced as part of Dallas' lineup.

Anthony Davis was determined to return to action against the Los Angeles Lakers. “You know what game I want to play”, said Anthony Davis when asked when he’ll make his return from injury.

Austin Reaves scored 38 points, Luka Doncic added 35 points and 11 assists in his third meeting with his former team, and the Lakers spoiled Anthony Davis' return to Los Angeles with a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Austin Reaves anotó 38 puntos, Luka Doncic añadió 35 unidades y 11 asistencias en su tercer encuentro contra su antiguo equipo, y los Lakers arruinaron el regreso de Anthony Davis a Los Ángeles, al doblegar el viernes 129-119 a los Mavericks de Dallas.

Lakers fans added to the atmosphere by honoring Anthony Davis with a loud standing ovation as he checked in at Crypto.com Arena..

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.