Hollywood Brown, Melissa Stark and Patrick Mahomes (Photo via NBC Sports)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took a shot at the Detroit Lions after the heated post-game brawl, which started with Brian Branch going after JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Patrick Mahomes took a knee on the final play of Kansas City’s 30-17 win over the visiting Lions on “Sunday Night Football.” After the game, close-up camera footage showed Branch throwing Smith-Schuster to the ground:

In the post-game interview with Mahomes and Hollywood Brown, NBC Sports reporter Melissa Stark asked the quarterback about the brawl. Usually one to stay away from trash talk, Mahomes couldn’t pass on the chance to throw shade at the opponent this time around.

“We play the game in between the whistles,” Patrick Mahomes said. “They can do all the extracurricular stuff they want to do, but we play the game in between the whistles, and we thought we played a great game today.”

The Chiefs looked like the annual Super Bowl contender we’ve grown accustomed to after a sluggish 2-3 start, making easy work of a dangerous Lions team that had won four straight games by double-digit points.

Per ESPN, Patrick Mahomes completed 22 of 30 pass attempts for 257 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, 32 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in the prime-time victory.

Kansas City will try and get back above .500 when they host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.