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The Mavericks came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Make a trade today. Deadlines: How much more madness can we take? Did you know NBA teams are still allowed to make trades after the Luka Dončić deal?

The Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic was the biggest move of the week, even if plenty of other teams were also able to improve.

The final hours before Thursday’s deadline were filled with a flurry of consequential moves, many of which will carry long-lasting fantasy implications. Here are the winners and losers of the 2025 NBA trade deadline.