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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Recap March 17, 2023

The Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in a close game that ended 111-110 in favor of the Mavericks. The game was decided by a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer by Maxi Kleber.

The Lakers started the game strongly, with a 33-29 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, the Mavericks fought back and outscored the Lakers in the second and third quarters, with 33-21 and 27-26 leads, respectively. The Lakers attempted a comeback in the final quarter, scoring 30 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

Anthony Davis was the top scorer for the Lakers, contributing 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves also scored in double digits, with 15 and 16 points, respectively. However, D'Angelo Russell struggled with his shooting, making only 5 of his 17 field goal attempts, though he would add 11 assists.

The Mavericks were led by Kyrie Irving, who scored a game-high 38 points and made 5 three-pointers. Christian Wood also had a good game, with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. And of course, more important for the Mavericks, they would get a buzzer beater to win the game by Maxi Kleber.

The game was closely contested, with both teams exchanging the lead throughout the game. However, the Mavericks were able to hold on to their lead in the final minutes of the game to secure the victory. The Lakers struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 5 of their 20 attempts, while the Mavericks made 13 of their 28 three-point attempts.

Overall, it was an exciting game between two talented teams, with the Mavericks coming out on top in the end. The Lakers will look to bounce back from this loss in their next game, while the Mavericks will hope to build on this win and improve their record for the season.

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