Austin Reaves (38 points) and Luka Doncic (35 points, 11 assists) powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, spoiling Anthony Davis's return to Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 129-119. Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, while Luka Doncic added 35 points and 11 assists in his third meeting against his former team. The game marked Anthony Davis's return to Los Angeles, where he received a warm reception but was limited to 13 points and five rebounds on a minutes restriction. The Lakers' strong second half, featuring 19 points from Reaves and 17 from Doncic, allowed them to maintain their lead and secure a sweep of their NBA Cup group play. LeBron James contributed 13 points, including a decisive 3-pointer late in the game. Despite a noticeable improvement with Davis's return, the Mavericks, led by P.J. Washington's 22 points and Ryan Nembhard's 17, lost for the fifth time in six games. The Lakers sealed the win with a crucial 13-1 run, holding Dallas without a field goal for nearly four minutes in the final quarter.
