The Dallas Mavericks returned home for the first time since sending megastar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers before the trade deadline. It was a volatile crowd, as Mavs fans were outside of the American Airlines Center hours before the game protesting the trade.

Hundreds of Mavericks fans gathered outside the American Airlines Center on Saturday, holding signs and chanting "Fire Nico!"

Dallas’ new big man was heavily involved on both sides of the floor early in the Mavericks’ game vs. the Rockets.