Doncic put up a triple-double against the Mavericks, but his words and actions Tuesday didn’t seem to carry the same level of ruthlessness.

After a few games where fans started to doubt Luka Doncic's impact on the Los Angeles Lakers, the superstar guard has come to life in the past two games. Doncic led the Lakers to a big win over the Denver Nuggets with 32 points, but everything amounted to Tuesday night's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

The trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers was a repudiation of one of the best players in the world. What happens next could change NBA history -- for everyone.