nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Defeats Dallas 107-104 - Recap
The Lakers grabbed a 107-104 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday, behind a 24-point effort from LeBron James at American Airlines Center.
Los Angeles won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 212.5.
Los Angeles got 23 points from Russell Westbrook and another 20 points from Anthony Davis. Russell Westbrook contributed 9 assists, while Anthony Davis cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Dallas got 25 points from Jalen Brunson in a losing cause and another 23 points from Kristaps Porzingis. Jalen Brunson contributed 9 assists for the Mavericks, while Kristaps Porzingis had 12 rebounds.
Los Angeles trailed at halftime, 50-47.
Dallas won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-46.
Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Timberwolves. Dallas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.