Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a win over the Los Angeles Lakers (104:101), and he was also responsible for the play of the night.
The first quarter played in Los Angeles was fairly balanced, as reflected in the score after 12 minutes of play β 29:25. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving imposed their rhythm during the second period, giving the Dallas Mavericks a 16-point lead at the end of the first half β 62:46.
The Lakers’ catastrophe was most evident in the third quarter, where the Texas team smoothly built a 20-point lead heading into the final 12 minutes β 91:71. Austin Reaves and LeBron James managed to revitalize their team in the fourth period, even giving them a plus-two advantage with just over a minute and 16 seconds remaining. However, a 4-0 mini-run led by Kyrie Irving sealed the win for the Mavericks.
Luka Doncic was the top scorer for the Dallas Mavericks, with just two assists separating him from a triple-double performance. The Slovenian finished the game with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.
LeBron James stood out for the Lakers with 26 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
Luka Doncic is a magician. πͺpic.twitter.com/eABrhAF8Kw
— Basketball Sphere (EN) (@BSphere_) November 23, 2023
Dallas Mavericks are currently fourth in the Western Conference with a record of 10-5, while the Los Angeles Lakers are in the seventh position of the NBA league with nine wins and seven losses.