The remade and reloaded Los Angeles Lakers may have announced their arrival on Tuesday night by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in a revenge game for Luka Doncic. With each passing day the blockbuster trade is looking more and more like a gigantic win for the Lakers and a befuddling move by the Mavs.

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LeBron James shined in the Lakers' 107-99 win over the Mavericks, showcasing his dominance at 40 while honoring Anthony Davis.