“Everybody saw me, the way I reacted to the video,” Doncic told ESPN.

“All these fans, I really appreciate it, man. All the team-mates I had, everybody had my back. I’m just happy.

“I love these fans, I love this city, but it’s time to move on.”

LeBron James, 40, hit 27 points, including 13 in the final quarter.

The win means the Lakers are guaranteed a top-six seed in the Western Conference play-offs, and they can seal the third-seed spot with a win in either of their two remaining matches.