Mavericks-Lakers takeaways: Lakers win but still have work to do

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  Lakers' Luka Dončić still processing trade after first game vs. Mavericks: 'The closure's gonna take a while'

  Doncic posted a triple-double as the Lakers beat the Mavericks 107-99 on Tuesday
  
  CBS Sports - 2h

• 'Locked in' Luka explodes as Lakers win in Denver

  Luka Doncic had his best game with the Lakers, exploding for 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles won in Denver for the first time in nearly three years.
  
  ESPN - 2d
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  Luka Doncic looks like Luka in Lakers' win in Denver

  Luka Doncic finished with 32 points in the Lakers' win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday as he continues to grow more comfortable in the offense.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 2d
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  Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte

  Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well
  
  ABC News - 6d
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  Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks: How to watch tonight, game time and more

  Here's how to watch Luka Doncic face his former teammates when the L.A. Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks tonight.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 17h
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  Lakers vs. Mavericks prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, Luka Doncic bets by proven model

  SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets for the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on Tuesday, February 25 featuring Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving
  
  CBS Sports - 8h
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  Where to watch Lakers vs. Mavericks: TV channel, live stream for Luka Dončić's showdown vs. Dallas, time, odds

  Luka will face the Mavs for the first time in his career Tuesday night
  
  CBS Sports - 7h
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  Luka Dončić posts first triple-double with Lakers as L.A. tops Mavericks in first meeting since trade

  Dončić got the best of his former team and finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and three steals
  
  CBS Sports - 3h
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  Luka Dončić sits out Thursday's Lakers game, but LeBron James leads win over Blazers

  Dončić is still working himself toward full-time play and the Lakers are being cautious.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 5d

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• Luka on first game against Mavs: 'Glad it's over'

  Luka Doncic sounded more relieved than triumphant after leading the Lakers to a win in his first meeting against his former team.
  
  ESPN - 2h

• Taurasi, champ at all levels, retires from WNBA

  Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer who led the Mercury to three titles while winning six Olympic golds, announced her retirement after 20 seasons.
  
  ESPN - 2h

• Ja closes out Suns after teams combine for 299

  Ja Morant had a strong close to help the Grizzlies beat the Suns 151-148 in overtime Tuesday night in the highest-scoring game of the NBA season.
  
  ESPN - 2h

• Ovechkin nets 30th, 12 shy of NHL all-time mark

  Alex Ovechkin continued his torrid pace Tuesday night, reaching 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, and adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th, ...
  
  ESPN - 2h

• UGA prevails after No. 3 Florida's 26-point rally

  Georgia's Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after Florida took its first lead while scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83 on Tuesday night.
  
  ESPN - 2h

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  Dončić gets a triple-double and win over the Mavs, but satisfaction will have to wait

  In an emotional showdown Tuesday in Los Angeles, Luka Dončić and the Lakers found a way past Dallas, yet the wounds from his shocking trade still linger.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 1h

• Luka on first game against Mavs: 'Glad it's over'

  Luka Doncic sounded more relieved than triumphant after leading the Lakers to a win in his first meeting against his former team.
  
  ESPN - 2h

• Taurasi, champ at all levels, retires from WNBA

  Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer who led the Mercury to three titles while winning six Olympic golds, announced her retirement after 20 seasons.
  
  ESPN - 2h

• Shanahan, 49ers formally give OC reins to Kubiak

  Headlining a list of changes to the San Francisco coaching staff is the long-awaited promotion of Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator after four seasons with the 49ers.
  
  ESPN - 2h

• UGA prevails after No. 3 Florida's 26-point rally

  Georgia's Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after Florida took its first lead while scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83 on Tuesday night.
  
  ESPN - 2h