2023-12-13 04:24:57
Luka Doncic scored 33 points and 17 assists, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 points, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 127-125. The Lakers lost their first game following winning the mid-season championship.
Luka Doncic has scored at least 30 points in 8 consecutive games, and has played at least 40 minutes in 3 consecutive games. This is the first time for the 24-year-old Luka Doncic since the 2021 playoffs.
Kyrie Irving, the second leading scorer of the Mavericks, missed the second consecutive game due to a right leg injury. However, Tim Hardaway Jr. filled the gap and scored 32 points, shooting 10 of 21 from the field, 5 of 10 3-pointers, and free throws. Made 7 of 8 free throws.
Dante Exum scored a season-high 26 points in a single game. He made 7 of 9 3-pointers and set a career high with 7 3-pointers.
Grant Williams returned following missing three games due to a right knee injury and scored 19 points.
Anthony Davis of the Lakers had 37 points and 11 rebounds, and LeBron James had 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Lakers fell behind to 15 points at the beginning of the third quarter. Although they caught up with the score, they still lost in the end. The Lakers’ longest 4-point deficit this season. The winning streak was halted.
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