The Los Angeles Lakers (14-4) continue to roll, sweeping the NBA Cup group play and grabbing their sixth consecutive win after outlasting the Dallas Mavericks (5-15) in a 129-119 showdown on November 29.
Here are the key stats and the top performers of the game:
BEST PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Luka Doncic LAL PG 35 PTS | 5 REB | 11 AST | 56.5 FPS
Doncic was perfect at the line, going 11-for-11 to notch his fifth straight 30-point game and his tenth of the season. He also recorded his seventh 10-assist outing and has now posted a double-double in four consecutive games.
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE:
Austin Reaves LAL SG 38 PTS | 8 REB | 3 AST | 51.1 FPS
Reaves was super efficient, going 12-for-15 from the field and 8-for-9 from the line. He finished with his fifth 30-point game of the season and his third game with five threes. He’s also been highly productive at the line, delivering elite value over his last four games.
SCORING MACHINES:
DeAndre Ayton LAL C 17 PTS | 8-9 FG | 8 REB | 36.6 FPS
DominAyton continues to dominate the paint, averaging 15 points on an outstanding near-70% shooting this season.
PJ Washington DAL PF 22 PTS | 9-19 FG | 2-4 3PT | 38.3 FPS
PJ topscored his team and recorded his fifth 20-point game of the season.
STAT SPECIALIST:
Cooper Flagg DAL SF 13 PTS | 7 REB | 11 AST | 45.9 FPS
Flagg showcased his full versatility, recording his 18th double-figure scoring game, his fourth straight outing with seven boards, and his most impressive playmaking performance of the season.
DEFENSIVE STANDOUT:
Anthony Davis DAL C 5 REB | 5 AST | 3 BLK | 34.5 FPS
Davis made his return against his former team after missing the last 14 games with a left calf strain. He made an immediate impact, posting season-high marks in both assists and blocks.
THE SHARPSHOOTER:
Rui Hachimura LAL PF 14 PTS | 5-13 FG | 4-8 3PT | 19.8 FPS
Hachimura started slow but came alive in the second half to finish with his sixth double-digit scoring game in his last seven.
THE X-FACTOR:
LeBron James LAL SF 13 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST | 30.5 FPS
James has failed to reach the 15-point mark twice since returning, but he continues to excel in other areas, recording his third consecutive 5-rebound performance and averaging 8.3 assists over his last four games.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Ryan Nembhard DAL PG 17 PTS | 2 REB | 4 AST | 26.4 FPS
Nembhard has stepped into a larger role over the last two games and immediately made his presence felt—dishing out 7 assists against the Heat and following it up with his first career 15-point performance today.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GAME:
Klay Thompson DAL SG 10 PTS | 1 REB | 1 AST
Thompson finished with his third-straight game in double-figures, but he had little impact in other areas.
