The Luka Dončić trade continues to confound folks in the NBA world, particularly after he returned to Dallas on Wednesday night and torched the Mavericks to the tune of 45 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-97 win.

Two months after his trade to the Lakers, Dončić is looking like himself again — while earning the adoration of the fan base.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night to clinch a playoff spot. Luka Dončić was phenomenal in his return to his old stomping grounds, proving that the Lakers were right to trade for him.