Luka is in a groove against the Mavs already ...

Luka Doncic posted 12 points, 3 rebounds and four assists in the first quarter of his return to American Airlines Center against the Dallas Mavericks. He is 2-3 from three-point range and 6-6 from the free throw line.

The Lakers have taken a big lead at 37-28 over the Mavs at the end of the period off of four three-pointers and 55 percent shooting from the field.

Last year, Doncic overcame an emotional return to drop 45 on his former team.

Is a similar outcome on tap as an encore?