Lakers Secure Two Victories on Road Trip, Doncic Achieves Milestones
The Los Angeles Lakers recently secured two significant victories on their ongoing road trip, defeating the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards. Guard Luka Doncic achieved several statistical milestones across these contests, including setting a franchise record for a first-half triple-double and becoming the youngest player to reach 1,500 career 3-pointers.
Recent Road Trip Context
The Lakers are currently undertaking an eight-game road trip. The victory against the Washington Wizards marked a continuation of this series of away games, with matchups against the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets scheduled to conclude the trip.
Game Against Dallas Mavericks
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in a road game.
Player Performances (Lakers)
- Luka Doncic: Recorded 33 points (8-of-15 shooting), 8 rebounds, and 11 assists. He also became the youngest player in NBA history to achieve 1,500 career 3-pointers.
- LeBron James: Contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Player Performances (Mavericks)
- Cooper Flagg: Scored 16 points (7-of-20 shooting), 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- Brandon Williams: Added 20 points off the bench.
Game Flow
The Lakers held a 64-52 lead at halftime. In the third quarter, the Mavericks outscored the Lakers 35-14, including a 16-0 run, to take an 87-79 lead into the final quarter.
The Lakers subsequently outscored the Mavericks by 14 points in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
Team Records
Following this game, the Los Angeles Lakers improved their season record to 27-17, maintaining fifth place in the Western Conference. The Dallas Mavericks fell to 19-27, ending a four-game winning streak and remaining on the fringe of the top 10 standings.
Game Against Washington Wizards
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards with a score of 142-111 at Capital One Arena in Washington.
Player Performances (Lakers)
- Luka Doncic: Recorded his sixth triple-double of the season with 37 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds.
He also became the first Laker to achieve a triple-double in a single half, tallying 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists during the opening two quarters.
This marked his second career instance of a 25+ point triple-double in a first half, with the prior occurrence in December 2023 while he played for the Mavericks. - Deandre Ayton: Finished with 28 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 85.7% (12-of-14) from the field.
- LeBron James: Added 20 points and six assists.
Team Records
The Lakers improved their season record to 29-18 following this victory.
Injury Updates
- Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis remained sidelined due to ligament damage in his left hand, an injury sustained on January 8.
- Lakers guard Austin Reaves is anticipated to return to play within the next two games.