Dallas Mavericks

2022 - 3 - 29

Los Angeles Lakers rule out LeBron James, Anthony Davis vs ... (ESPN)

The Lakers ruled out LeBron James (ankle sprain) and Anthony Davis (midfoot sprain) for Tuesday's crucial matchup with the Mavericks.

The focus has to be a notch higher. The intensity is a notch higher. "The playoffs start for other teams when the actual regular season ends, but every game matters for us right now so there's a playoff-series element to these final games.

Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire)

Analyzing Tuesday's Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

List Wire Rookie Wire Warriors Wire Thunder Wire Sixers Wire Rockets Wire Nets Wire Lonzo Wire LeBron Wire Celtics Wire Most importantly, everyone bet the Mavericks -11.5 (-110) when news broke that LeBron was “doubtful” to play in this game. SPRINKLE on LAKERS (+550), if at all, because they’ll most likely lose.

3 thoughts from the Dallas Mavericks demolishing the Los Angeles ... (Mavs Moneyball)

The Mavericks scored 82 points in the first half, getting close to the franchise record of 85 for points in one half. Luka Doncic had a triple-double, scoring ...

They outscored the Lakers 12-2 on fast breaks. Dallas was scorching hot against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, shooting 51% from the field and 50% from behind the arc. The Mavericks capped off their season series with the Lakers with a wire-to-wire win. The Lakers outscored them by 11 in the final period. The Mavericks opened the game on an 8-0 run and the Lakers packed it in almost immediately. The Dallas Mavericks ran the Los Angeles Lakers off the court in Dallas on Tuesday night, winning 128-110.

Mavs Record Historic Points In First Half vs. Lakers (Sports Illustrated)

It was a feat that hasn't been accomplished during the entire time the Lakers have been in Los Angeles.

DallasBasketball.com keeps you updated on what's happening in the standings on a nightly basis. Dallas' other 80-point half came against the Houston Rockets on Jan. 7. Luka Doncic set the tone for the Mavericks in the early going with 25 points, five rebounds, and six assists in the opening half. Not much has been going well for Los Angeles, as it has recorded just a 4-12 record since the All-Star break coupled with injuries to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. It was the highest-scoring half the Lakers have allowed since relocating from Minneapolis before the 1960-61 season. The first half of this game was the Mavericks' highest-scoring half since recording 85 points in the first half against the Houston Rockets on Jul. 31, 2020, when the team was playing in the NBA Bubble.

Dallas Mavericks dominate Lakers as Luka Doncic makes history ... (The Smoking Cuban)

The Dallas Mavericks crushed the Los Angeles Lakers on March 29 behind a history- ...

He wants to lift the Mavs to homecourt in the first round, and the 23-year-old superstar is not letting his team lose. Luka Doncic led the way for Dallas with his tenth triple-double of the season and the 46th of his career. It did not improve in the second half as the Mavericks had north of 100 points before the six-minute mark in the third quarter. Luka was showing off all his tricks on Tuesday night as the Mavericks cruised to a victory. Dallas moved within one game of the Warriors for third in the West as Los Angeles slipped to 11th. The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Los Angeles Lakers 128-110 on March 29 in a must-win game for both teams.

NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers getting destroyed by Dallas Mavericks (LeBron Wire)

The NBA community on Twitter had nothing but harsh words for the Lakers after they got blown out by the Mavericks on Tuesday.

Across Twitter, the NBA community continued to show utter dismay and disrespect toward a Lakers team that is rapidly plunging toward the bottom. With the loss, the Lakers are tied with the San Antonio Spurs for the 10th in the Western Conference, but the Spurs hold the tiebreaker, meaning that if the season ended today, L.A. would not be in the play-in tournament. L.A. was without LeBron James, who sustained a sprained ankle on Sunday, but its lack of effort and fight on the defensive end was simply inexcusable.

Mavericks News: Destroying Free-Falling Lakers Would Move ... (Sportscasting)

With a win over the struggling LA Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks would move further up the West standings in preparation for a championship run.

It’s true; there is a long way to go. Since he arrived in February, Dinwiddie has been a massive addition. The Mavericks will be rolling into the playoffs with momentum, regardless. Even a win over the hapless Lakers would move Doncic and Dallas one step closer to their championship aspirations. Doncic is, of course, the catalyst. A win over the Lakers would move the Mavs one game closer to a No. 3 seed