The Los Angeles Lakers overcame a double-digit second-half deficit on the road Sunday night, storming back to beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-110 in a nationally televised matchup.
Dallas outscored Los Angeles 35-14 in the third quarter and appeared in control before the Lakers reversed course in the final period. A string of timely stops and late three-pointers turned the game in the visitors’ favor.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic paced the Lakers with 33 points, hitting 8 of 15 shots from the field and 14 of 15 from the free-throw line. The guard also recorded 11 assists, eight rebounds, a steal and a block.
Rui Hachimura delivered off the bench, finishing with 17 points and eight rebounds. The forward drilled two clutch threes in the closing minutes to give Los Angeles the lead for good.
Marcus Smart added 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists, providing the energy that fueled the comeback.
Game Flow
Dallas led comfortably through most of the third quarter, capitalizing on the Lakers’ recurring struggles after halftime. But Los Angeles opened the fourth with increased defensive pressure, forcing turnovers and converting on the break. Hachimura’s late shooting spree capped a 32-15 run that sealed the result.
What’s Next
The Lakers continue their road swing Monday against the Chicago Bulls before visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Source: LakersNation.com
