The Mavericks defeated the Lakers at home, Exxon and Hardaway Jr. showed off their power
In today’s game, the Lakers visited the Mavericks at home, but in the face of Irving’s absence, Doncic single-handedly connected the team.
He handed out 17 assists in a single game and averaged more than 35 points in the past five games, leading the team. The team fought hard against the Lakers’ twin stars James and Davis, and finally defeated the Lakers 127:125.
Irving was absent, Exxon replaced and scored a career high
Irving of the Mavericks suffered a foot injury in the previous game and was out indefinitely. Today, Exon replaced Irving as the starter.
Exxon, who shot only 28.6% from three-point range before the game, performed well in today’s game. He made 7 of 9 three-pointers in a single game and scored 26 points. This was not only his masterpiece this season, but also a career high.
The two stars of the Lakers scored 70 points together, but failed to change the situation of the game
Although the Lakers’ James and Davis scored 70 points together, the Mavericks’ rookie Exum scored 17 points in the final quarter.
In the end, the Lakers lost 125-127. Only four Lakers scored in double figures, Davis scored 37 points and 11 rebounds, and James scored 33 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists.
The Mavericks celebrate their 4th consecutive victory, Exxon and Hardaway Jr. are the highlights
The Mavericks celebrated their 4th consecutive victory. With Irving absent, Doncic contributed 33 points, 6 rebounds and 17 assists, while Hardaway scored 32 points.
In Irving’s absence, the Mavericks team worked together and successfully defended their home court.
Summary: Lakers’ 4-game winning streak stopped, Mavericks defended their home court
In general, although the Lakers had the outstanding performance of James and Davis in the game against the Mavericks, in the absence of Irving, Doncic’s outstanding performance and the scoring of Exon and Hardaway Jr.
The assist enabled the Mavericks to successfully defeat the Lakers and end the Lakers’ 4-game winning streak. Irving’s absence also brought challenges to the Lakers, allowing the Mavericks to successfully defend their home court and achieve their recent 4-game winning streak.
