The Lakers were able to come out with a win over the Mavericks with a final score of 111-108. Despite a slow start, the Lakers managed to come back in the second half and secure the victory after being down 27 points.
Anthony Davis had a dominant performance with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks. LeBron James also had a solid showing with 26 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Jarred Vanderbilt made the most of his start, contributing 15 points and 17 rebounds. Dennis Schroder rounded out the Lakers' top scorers with 16 points and eight assists.
On the other side, Luka Doncic had a strong game for the Mavericks, putting up 26 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Christian Wood was productive off the bench with 14 points and nine rebounds, while Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 17 points.
The Lakers shot 43.3% from the field, 17.6% from beyond the arc, and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The Mavericks shot 42.3% from the field, 36.4% from beyond the arc, and 62.5% from the free-throw line.
The Lakers' win keeps them in playoff contention if they can continue winning, but they will also need some luck on their side just to get a shot, as their record is currently 29-32.
