The Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 111-108 Sunday afternoon in Dallas. After starting the game hot from three, the offense stalled out and the Lakers were able to wear them down through physical play and hardnosed defense. Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 30 points and 15 rebounds while Luka Doncic was the high point man for Dallas with 26.
The first quarter was anything but aesthetically pleasing. Early on, both offenses struggled to create space, but the Mavericks were aided by moments of individual brilliance by Luka Doncic. The Lakers knew they had a mismatch anytime Davis touched the ball in the post but the Mavericks did a decent job of mucking things just enough to make things difficult for him.