Doncic acknowledges “closure is going to take a while” but he navigated an emotional hurdle, and he and the team are focused on a daunting March schedule.

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.

Luka Doncic was heart and soul of the Dallas Mavericks for nearly seven years. During the process, Doncic led the team to a Western Conference Finals and an NBA Finals appearance.This season, the stage was set for the Mavs as general manager Nico Harrison had created an excellent roster around his cornerstone superstar.