Luka Dončić’s shocking trade just over a month ago still feels like a midseason fever dream of the NBA season. But with Dončić’s new team, the Los Angeles Lakers, surging to the top of the Western Conference,

That has made the fan base somewhat conspiracy-minded. A notable theory that has sprung up amongst that fanbase in recent years is that opponents are so determined to beat them that injured players intentionally target Laker games for their returns.

Coming off a stellar game against Denver, Luka Dončić now eyes a repeat performance against the Mavericks team that traded him.