It was going to be anything but an easy night for the Lakers (31-44) with both LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the sideline (fourth time this season). It was all Dallas from the opening tip, as the Mavs cruised to a 128-110 victory.
An 82-point first half for the home team solidified how the rest of evening would go. This marked the most points Dallas has scored in a first half this season and the most points the Lakers have given up in a half this season.
Additionally, this was the second-most allowed points in a first half in franchise history (the Celtics scored 83 points in the first half vs the Lakers on Feb.