The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks put up an epic game at the American Airlines Center on Friday. Thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Danny Green, the purple and gold dragged the game into overtime before claiming the final victory 119-110.

34-year-old LeBron James scored 39 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists and four steals to help the Lakers make a comeback after trailing 15 points. On the other side of the court, 20-year-old Luka Doncic also took a triple-double of 31 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists (career-high).

This was the first time in NBA history that two players both put down triple-double of 30 plus points and 15 plus assists in a single game.

Before Friday's game, the Lakers showed the league how powerful they are defensively thanks to the "no-fly zone" in the paint established by the team's three big men: Anthony Davis, JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard. Nonetheless, such confidence was challenged by the Mavericks who sent four big guys – Kristaps Porzingis, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber and Boban Marjanovic – to the court and out-rebounded the Lakers 61-41.

The home team had their chance at winning the game. They shot better from the three-point line (14-9), received bigger contributions from the bench (38-22) and watched their lead grow to 15 points twice. The purple and gold feared Donci's onslaught so much they kept their focus on defense under the rim, leaving the rest of Dallas a free buffet of open three-pointers.

But the young Dallas team paid the price for their lack of experience in other ways. They committed a total of 22 turnovers, 17 of which came from the starting-five. These turnovers were turned into 30 points, including 19 via fast break, by the Lakers.

Meanwhile, though the Mavericks won the rebound competition, they failed to protect their basket and watched the Lakers shoot down 66 points in the paint. Anthony Davis made 13 out of 20 shots under the rim to score 26 points. The purple and gold also led in blocks (7-1).

However, none of the above should eclipse Doncic's contributions. Like James, he is a born playmaker. Though he does not share James' athleticism, Doncic has his own way of making offensive contributions. He's not fast in pure speed, but solid fundamental techniques that enable him to be unpredictable — he can always figure out his way towards the rim or make a floater when no one expects. Besides, as a guy who conquered EuroLeague at the age of 18, he chases victory with his signature back-step three-pointer.

As for the Lakers, they received more good news than the victory: Kyle Kuzma is back from injury. Though his time on the court was still limited and he missed all four three-pointers, Kuzma showed the team he has clear knowledge on how to play on James' side. His off-ball move, his way of dealing with the ball from the weak side all proved that Kuzma has the potential of making the third star after James and Davis.

Warriors lose game, and Curry

Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors lost to visiting San Antonio Spurs 127-110 at the Chase Center, in spite of the 30 points and eight assists by D'Angelo Russell. What hurt the team even more was that Stephen Curry, who broke his left hand in Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns, will miss at least three months after undergoing surgery.

"It's just insane what's happened. But we've had a lot of good fortune here too over the years. So we don't spend too much time thinking about what it all means. We just push forward and try to do our jobs," said Steve Kerr, head coach of the Warriors.

Bulls fans get motional with Rose

The Detroit Pistons wasted the 25 points and 24 rebounds by Andre Drummond as they were defeated by the Chicago Bulls 112-106 at the United Center. Zach Lavine and Otto Porter shot down 26 and 22 points respectively for the home team while Wendell Carter Jr. dropped a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Nonetheless, this loss might not sound that bad for Derrick Rose, who had been Chicago's hero between 2008 and 2016. When he stood from the bench to walk onto the court at the sixth minute of the first quarter, many home fans also stood up to cheer for him. Some even chanted "MVP" for him.

"It always put me back in the state of mind of reminiscing. I remember those days. I had Jo in the building, Joakim. And it's kind of crazy that I'm on the court and he's up there with his kid. It’s great to see just being here. It's like a reunion when I come back here. I wish we would’ve got the win, but I felt the love out there. Coming here is always special. Playing here all those years was special. I kind of admit I didn't cherish the moments that I was supposed to. But you live and you learn. Feeling that energy tonight, it was something to hold on to, for sure," said Rose who put down 23 points and seven assists in the game.

Other games on Friday included (home teams in bold):

Cleveland Cavaliers 95-102 Indiana Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks 123-91 Orlando Magic

New York Knicks 102-104 Boston Celtics

Utah Jazz 101-102 Sacramento Kings

Houston Rockets 116-123 Brooklyn Nets