nba Game Recap
Dallas Defeats Los Angeles 118-97 - Recap
The battle between the Mavericks and Lakers didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Los Angeles was handed a 118-97 defeat on Tuesday at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks were a +6.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 218.0.
Quentin Grimes had 23 points for Dallas and PJ Washington chipped in with 22 points. Spencer Dinwiddie had 8 assists for the Mavericks, while Quentin Grimes was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Lakers got a 21-point performance from Anthony Davis, who was supported by 18 points from LeBron James. LeBron James had 8 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Anthony Davis grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Mavericks hit the break winning 55-50 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Dallas as they grabbed 44 boards, while Los Angeles only had 33
Dallas heads into a battle against the Trail Blazers. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Charlotte.