The Los Angeles Lakers secured a convincing 127-110 home victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, spoiling the return of Luka Doncic. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 28 points and 12 rebounds, narrowly missing a triple-double with nine assists. D’Angelo Russell contributed 29 points, while LeBron James added 25 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Luka Doncic, returning from a three-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, delivered an impressive performance for the Mavericks with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. Despite Doncic’s efforts, the Lakers extended their recent success, improving to 4-2 since January 7. The victory marked a positive turn for the Lakers, who had previously lost nine of 11 games.
The Lakers’ dominance was evident in the third quarter, where they established a double-digit lead and eventually reached a 22-point advantage. The team shot 53.8 percent from the field for the game, maintaining a trend of 50 percent shooting or better for the sixth consecutive contest.
Kyrie Irving, who had excelled in Doncic’s absence with an average of 39.7 points per game, was limited to 12 points on 4-of-16 shooting. Tim Hardaway Jr. also contributed 12 points for the Mavericks.
The Lakers’ resurgence adds momentum to their season, providing hope for a more successful stretch ahead.
