The Los Angeles Lakers fell 134-128 to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night in Dallas, their first outing since both clubs lost key contributors to injury.
With Dallas star Luka Doncic sidelined and Lakers guard Austin Reaves also out, rookie forward Cooper Flagg took on a larger role and helped guide the Mavericks past a Lakers squad led by LeBron James. The tight contest at American Airlines Center featured multiple lead changes before Dallas secured the six-point victory in the closing minutes.
The setback leaves Los Angeles still searching for answers without Reaves, while Dallas demonstrated its depth in Doncic’s absence. Both teams will continue to monitor the status of their injured players as the regular season winds down.
Source: New York Post
