The Lakers bested the Mavericks by a score of 107-99 and moved to 35-21 on the season. They currently occupy the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference at one game ahead of the Houston Rockets in the loss column, though both teams are 10.5 games behind the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder .
The Lakers have emerged as one of the league’s most improved teams — not just because of their roster overhaul but due to their consistent execution on the court. Projected as
The Los Angeles Lakers ... what make the Lakers a matchup problem for the Thunder a year ago was the rim protection from Anthony Davis to force Oklahoma City to settle for jump shots.
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Dallas Mavericks big man Dwight Powell could potentially return on Tuesday vs the Lakers after missing over a month.
Minnesota rallies from a 25-point hole, outscoring OKC 41-19 in the 4th quarter to force OT and nab a win in an epic comeback.
For the first time since the blockbuster trade shocked the NBA landscape, Luka Doncic and the Lakers faced the Mavericks, and Doncic had a triple-double in a win for L.A.
With Luka Doncic leading the Lakers and Anthony Edwards fueling the Timberwolves, this game is set to be a high-octane battle. Whether you’re watching from Los Angeles, London, Sydney, or Seoul, don’t miss the opportunity to witness the game live.