During the third quarter, LeBron James showed his frustration after Dillon Brooks threw the ball at him following the whistle. Brooks appeared to walk past him casually, but James could not hide his anger. The Lakers superstar was seen yelling at the referees.

In their previous matchup, LeBron James and Dillon Brooks grabbed headlines for on-court clashes. On Sunday, the rivalry flared up again when the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns.

During the third quarter, LeBron showed his frustration after Brooks threw the ball at him following the whistle. Brooks appeared to walk past him casually, but James could not hide his anger. The Lakers superstar was seen yelling at the referees though Rui Hachimura stepped in to calm King James down. Lebron received a technical foul following it.

“Man that’s fu***** foul, what the f***. That sht is flagrant. F**kin dumbss referee. Sick of yall sh*t,” James shouted to the officials.

In the end, LeBron had the final say. With clutch free throws in the closing seconds, the Lakers secured a 116–114 victory over the Suns. James finished with 26 points, two steals, and two blocks, including nine points in the fourth quarter.

Fans Question Referees As Dillon Brooks Gets Ejected But LeBron James Escapes Punishment

The tension between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks didn’t stop there. Earlier, the two bumped into each other, and the four-time MVP pushed Brooks to the ground.

Later, the Suns star responded with a chest bump. However, it led to his ejection by the referees. However, Brooks’ ejection sparked online debate. Fans noted that LeBron avoided any ejection despite pushing and grabbing an official, while Brooks had to digest a hefty fine.

Brooks ended the game with 18 points, one rebound, and one steal. While the intense exchanges stole the spotlight, the Lakers walked away satisfied by earning revenge over the Suns.

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.