Austin Reaves scored 38 points and Luka Doncic added 35 with 11 assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. The win extended the Lakers’ streak to six and spoiled Anthony Davis’ first game back in Los Angeles since being traded to Dallas 10 months ago.
Davis, limited by a minutes restriction, finished with 13 points and five rebounds. LeBron James contributed 13 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with two minutes remaining, helping Los Angeles close out the fourth quarter.
Reaves made six 3-pointers and Doncic added four, combining for 36 points in the second half alone. Their scoring surge helped the Lakers turn a narrow deficit into a double-digit lead and maintain control through the final minutes.
P.J. Washington scored 22 points and Ryan Nembhard added 17 for Dallas, while Max Christie contributed 13 points against his former team. Rookie Cooper Flagg added 13 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds, but the Mavericks fell for the fifth time in six games despite showing signs of improvement with Davis’ return.
The Lakers dominated a critical stretch late in the fourth quarter, holding Dallas scoreless for nearly four minutes while going on a 13-1 run. Deandre Ayton scored 17 points and provided key interior scoring during the decisive run.
Los Angeles finished 59% from the field and 51% from three-point range, while Dallas shot 48% overall and 44% from deep. The Lakers also converted 21 of 26 free throws, cementing the win in front of a home crowd that gave Davis a warm welcome during the pregame introductions.
Looking ahead, the Mavericks travel to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, while the Lakers host New Orleans on Sunday. With the sweep of NBA Cup group play, Los Angeles earns a home quarterfinal and keeps its momentum intact heading into the next stage of the tournament.
