So the Mavs took on the Cavaliers, who own the best record in the East, without multiple starters and dealing with the emotional aftershocks of the transaction. They very clearly felt it, as the team set a new franchise record for worst first quarter performance in the organization's history.

On Sunday, Doncic shared an incredibly touching message to Mavericks fans on social media, breaking his silence officially after the stunning deal. In the message, posted to Twitter and Instagram, Doncic had nothing but good things to say about the Dallas community and Mavericks fans.