During the 2024 playoffs, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks faced Minnesota in the Western Conference Finals. The 4-1 series saw the Slovenian star average 32.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting from the field and 43.4 percent from the 3-point line.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been firing on all cylinders since acquiring Luka Doncic at the beginning of February. They wrapped up the regular season with a 50–32 record, earning the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.