The Dallas Mavericks will face Luka Dončić for the first time Tuesday night since they shockingly traded him away at the beginning of the month. It's a highly anticipated matchup after the deal sent Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers,

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare for Tuesday's road game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyrie Irving is channeling his focus toward the high-stakes matchup, which will also feature his first game against former teammate Luka Doncic since his blockbuster trade to the Lakers.

Kyrie Irving expects to see a 'confident' Luka Doncic when the Mavericks face Doncic for the first time since trading him to the Lakers.