Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 33 points and 11 assists as they overcame a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes to defeat the Mavericks 116-110, with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura playing crucial roles in the rally.
In a thrilling matchup, Luka Doncic delivered 33 points and 11 assists to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers staged a remarkable comeback, erasing a 15-point deficit in the final seven minutes of the game. LeBron James contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the pivotal fourth quarter, while Rui Hachimura provided a critical four-point play and subsequent 3-pointer to give the Lakers the lead for good. This marked Doncic's second visit to Dallas since his trade and he improved his record to 4-0 against his former team. Despite a strong performance from the Mavericks, including 24 points from Max Christie and 21 points from Naji Marshall, their season-best four-game winning streak was snapped. The Mavericks had previously built a significant lead, outscoring the Lakers 41-14 from the start of the third quarter into the fourth, turning a 13-point deficit into a 14-point advantage. However, the Lakers' late-game surge, sparked by James, proved too much for Dallas.
