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Lakers, Luka Outlast Mavericks 107-99 in Thrilling Showdown
Lakers, Luka Outlast Mavericks 107-99 in Thrilling Showdown
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 107-99 at Crypto.com Arena in a game loaded with emotion and star power. Luka Doncic, facing his former team for the first time since being traded to the Lakers, delivered a triple-double with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists, despite a 6-for-17 shooting night. LeBron James led the Lakers with 27 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, shooting 11-for-17 overall, and added 12 rebounds. The victory marked the Lakers’ third straight win, improving their record to 35-21.
The Mavericks, hampered by Anthony Davis’ absence due to injury, leaned on Kyrie Irving’s game-high 35 points and Klay Thompson’s 22 points, but couldn’t overcome the Lakers’ late surge. Austin Reaves chipped in 20 points for Los Angeles, while the team’s defense tightened in the clutch to secure the win. James and Doncic’s combined efforts in the final minutes, capped by a key assist from Doncic to James, sealed the deal.
This matchup highlighted the chemistry between Doncic and James, with the former’s playmaking and the latter’s clutch scoring proving decisive. For Dallas, now 31-28, it was a gritty effort that fell short, setting the stage for their next game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 27, while the Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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