Doncic helps Lakers beat former team Mavericks

Luka Doncic's triple-double helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-99 win over former team the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.

The 25-year-old guard joined the Lakers as part of a three-way trade this month after six seasons at the Mavericks.

Playing against Dallas for the first time since that move, Doncic scored 19 points and made 15 rebounds and 12 assists at Crypto.com Arena.

"In the first quarter, second quarter, I didn't know what was happening. It was just different. I can't even explain how I felt," he told TNT.

"I am just glad we got a win. I can't wait to go to sleep."

LeBron James scored 27 points for the Lakers, who are fourth in the Western Conference after a third straight win, while Kyrie Irving scored 35 for the ninth-placed Mavericks.

The Memphis Grizzlies required overtime to beat the Phoenix Suns 151-148 at home.

The Grizzlies are second in the Western Conference and the Suns 11th.

The Cleveland Cavaliers tightened their grip on top spot in the East with a 122-82 win at the Orlando Magic, their 10th successive victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's 27 points could not prevent the Milwaukee Bucks from losing 100-97 at the Houston Rockets.