Giants and raiders players fought on the sidelines after a late hit.

The Giants and Raiders have been eliminated from playoff contention for some time. However, both teams still had something to play for on Sunday against each other.

Las Vegas and New York are in a high-stakes “Tank Bowl” during Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. Both team front offices would love a loss in this game. They are vying for the coveted No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft due to their identical 2-13 records.

Amid the battle was some controversy. In the first half, a Giants player was blocking a Raiders player out of bounds. The Vegas player was pushed into the Gatorade, which caused a massive brawl as Giants players got up to join in.

SportsLine Projection Model has New York covering 52% of the model’s simulations to win.

Both teams have been part of fights in 2025.

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart took a bone-crushing hit from the Patriots and caused a brawl earlier this month. Christian Elliss delivered a big-time (and perfectly clean) hit to the rookie signal-caller. However, Giants players did not like it.

The Raiders players have been on their best behavior, but their fan base hasn’t. On the same day as the Giants fight, Las Vegas and Chargers fans fought each other in the stands.

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.