After a disappointing loss to the division rival Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their eight-game road trip on Saturday, traveling to Texas to take on Luka Doncic's old team, the Dallas Mavericks.
The Los Angeles Lakers got one of their best wins of the season on Saturday night against the Dallas Mavericks. They significantly tightened their defense in the fourth quarter to complete a 15-point comeback, showing a new level of grit the team has lacked this season.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a rollercoaster Saturday night as Luka Doncic visited his former home to face the Dallas Mavericks. L.A. led 65-52 at the half, seeming as though they might coast to a victory against the severely short-handed Mavericks.
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On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to take on the Dallas Mavericks and ultimately won the game thanks to a late surge in the fourth quarter.
On Saturday, Doncic returned to the American Airlines Center for a second time since the Dallas Mavericks traded him in February 2025. This time, he shed no tears.
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