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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 116–110 on January 24 at the American Airlines Center, staying competitive in a defensive battle that fell short of the Vegas total of 233.5 points. Luka Dončić led all scorers with 33 points for Los Angeles, while LeBron James added 17 in a balanced offensive attack. The Lakers' superior shooting—44.4% from the field and 14 three-pointers made—proved decisive against Dallas's 41.5% efficiency and 10 three-pointers. Los Angeles dominated the glass with 57 rebounds to Dallas's 43 and distributed 26 assists to the Mavericks' 22. The game's pivotal moment came in the fourth quarter, when the Lakers erupted for 37 points to overtake a Dallas team that managed just 23 in the final frame after a strong third-quarter performance (35 points). Dallas's 11 turnovers and defensive rating of 115.1 contrasted sharply with Los Angeles's 14 turnovers and stingy 103.0 defensive rating. The victory underscores the Lakers' resilience and three-point prowess, positioning them favorably in the Western Conference standings.
