The Mavericks eventually prevailed in double overtime, 119-115, at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. Luka Doncic was outstanding throughout the game, recording his 10th triple-double of the season with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. He also hit a game-tying three-pointer in the last minute of the first overtime period.
“I was a little startled,” Luka Doncic said when asked why he wasn’t double-teamed with the game on the line”. “I’m not sure why they didn’t. Honestly felt they were going to foul, but I attempted to get it up before they could.” Also Read: Jaylen Brown scores season-high 41 points, Celtics beat Pelicans
Luka Doncic’s 35 points led the Mavericks to a victory over the Lakers
Doncic’s pair of clutch 3-pointers highlighted his 56th career triple-double. While Christian Wood contributed 24 points and 14 rebounds as the Mavericks defeated the Lakers for the fourth time in a row. Dallas’ Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds, and Spencer Dinwiddie scored twice in a final 6-0 run to seal the victory in double overtime.
LeBron James had 24 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists for the Lakers. Who dropped their second consecutive game following a five-game winning streak? Russell Westbrook scored a season-high 28 points. Los Angeles battled back from a 19-point deficit in regulation to the point of an unexpected victory. But they were unable to match Doncic’s theatrical flair. Also Read: Tyrese Haliburton Injury: Pacers Guard is on crutches after leaving the game with a knee injury
Mavericks vs Lakers Game Key Points
Dennis Schröder’s layup gave the Lakers the lead, with 1:31 remaining in the game. But Russell Westbrook’s two free throws with 11.8 seconds left gave the Thunder a 101-98 lead. With six seconds remaining, Luka Doncic smoothly manoeuvred around a perimeter screen. And sank a tying 3-pointer for his first field goal of the fourth quarter.
Late in the first overtime, James made two free throws to give the Lakers a 108-105 lead, but Doncic answered with a 3-pointer with 47.8 seconds left to force a second overtime. Just before the buzzer, Wood blocked James’ effort to make a layup.
While Anthony Davis, Lonnie Walker, Austin Reaves, and Patrick Beverley were still absent, James returned from a one-game layoff with a painful left ankle and generally looked sharp. Due to the injuries, coach Darvin Ham was forced to play Max Christie, a rookie second-round pick, in his second career game, using his 23rd different starting lineup in 42 games this season.
Luka Doncic Stats
According to ESPN Stats & Information, Luka Doncic has made 10 game-tying or game-winning 3-pointers in the last minute of the fourth quarter or overtime during his career. Damian Lillard (14) of Portland is the only player who has made more since Doncic joined the league.
Luka Doncic put on another hallmark performance to lead the Mavericks (24-19) to a victory that moved them back into fourth place in the Western Conference rankings. It was his tenth 30-point triple-double of the season, more than any other player in the NBA.
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