Eastern Europe absent James 18+10 Mavericks win big against Lakers, ending 5 consecutive losses
On January 8th, in the NBA regular season, the Mavericks won 118-97 against the Lakers, ending their 5-game losing streak and surpassing the Lakers to rise back to fifth place in the Western Conference. The Lakers lost twice and fell to sixth place in the Western Conference.
Dallas Mavericks (21-16): Grimes scored 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, Washington scored 22 points and 8 rebounds, Ding Weidi scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, Hardy scored 15 points and 3 rebounds, and Klay Thompson scored 13 points
Lakers (20-16): Brow 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists, James 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, Reeves 15 points and 3 steals, Knuckett 13 points, Christie 12 points and 3 assists, Finney 11 points and 3 rebounds
Dong Qiqi and Irving were absent, and the Mavericks took the lead. James’ thick eyebrows led the team to overtake, and the Lakers led by 3 points to end the first quarter. In the second quarter, Christie scored consecutive points and led the team to widen the lead. Tang Shen hit three consecutive three pointers and led the Mavericks to complete the comeback. At halftime, the Mavericks led the Lakers by 5 points. In the third section, the Lone Ranger broke up with a passionate feeling, widening the gap to double digits. In the final quarter, James led the team to chase points, but unfortunately the Mavericks always responded. In the end, the Mavericks won 118-97 against the Lakers.