The Dallas Mavericks have overcome the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling double-overtime game, 119-115. Luka Doncic was the show’s star, scoring 35 points and recording his 10th triple-double. Doncic was the hero of the evening, tying the game with six seconds remaining in regulation time and then again with 47.8 seconds in the first overtime to force a second extra period. Christian Wood was also instrumental for Dallas, posting 24 points and 14 rebounds, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points.
LeBron James, who had missed the Lakers’ previous game with an ankle injury, returned to the court and scored 24 points with 16 rebounds and nine assists. However, it wasn’t enough to secure the win, with Westbrook and James scoring 28 and 24 points, respectively. The Mavericks’ victory puts them fourth in the Western Conference, while the Lakers remain 13th.
It was an exciting evening of basketball, with Doncic’s heroics in the game’s dying moments proving to be the difference. The Mavericks now look to build on this victory as they strive to reach the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Lakers will look to bounce back from the loss and return to winning.