One man can't hold up the fort! LeBron puts up 30+9+15 in vain, Kennard triple-double, Flagg 45+8+9, Mavericks defeat Lakers.

On April 6, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Mavericks hosted the visiting Lakers. For this game, the Lakers were missing both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The depleted Lakers were largely suppressed by their opponents throughout the match. Both James and Kennard recorded triple-doubles but couldn't reverse the defeat, while Flagg exploded with a near-triple-double scoring over 40 points. Ultimately, the game concluded with the Mavericks defeating the Lakers 134-128.

Statistical Data:

Lakers: James 30 points, 9 rebounds, 15 assists; Kennard 15 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists; Rui Hachimura 21 points; Ayton 13 points; Laravia 14 points; Hayes 23 points.

Mavericks: Flagg 45 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists; Washington 15 points; Marshall 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists; Williams 13 points; Clay 11 points.

Game Process:

The first quarter began with the Mavericks taking initiative, launching a 10-3 run to establish a lead. However, the Lakers quickly responded with consecutive scores to narrow the gap. With Hachimura hitting a three-pointer, the Lakers trailed by only 2 points. Vanderbilt's three-pointer then helped the Lakers overtake the lead, but the Mavericks' offense gradually intensified, widening the gap. In the final minute of the quarter, they unleashed an 8-2 scoring burst, pushing the lead to double digits. The first quarter ended with the Mavericks leading 41-30, a 11-point advantage over the Lakers.

Returning for the second quarter, the Mavericks executed a 10-0 run, expanding the lead to over 20 points. Hayes made two free throws to barely stem the bleeding, and the Lakers seized the momentum to deliver a 15-2 super offensive surge, rapidly reducing the deficit to within 10 points. Marshall's layup finally allowed the Mavericks to catch a breath. Thereafter, the Lakers continued to score, gradually eating into the Mavericks' lead. Late in the quarter, Kennard hit a three-pointer, and James completed a 2+1 play. At halftime, the Lakers trailed 61-67, only 6 points behind the Mavericks.

In the third quarter, the Lakers remained strong in chasing points. With James scoring on a dunk, the Lakers were only 2 points behind. However, Washington's three-pointer stabilized the situation, and thereafter both sides became entangled, with the score alternating upwards. The Mavericks maintained a slight lead throughout. Midway through the quarter, the Mavericks again produced an 8-2 scoring run, pushing the lead back to double digits. Although the Lakers kept scoring afterwards, the Mavericks always managed to respond. The third quarter ended with the Mavericks leading 107-97, again 10 points ahead of the Lakers.

In the final quarter showdown, the two teams remained tightly contested at the start, with the Lakers continuously closing the gap, forcing the Mavericks to pause and adjust. After the timeout, the Mavericks steadied their footing, and the Lakers struggled to catch up. Entering the latter part of the quarter, Hayes powerfully dunked over Powell for a 2+1, leaving the Lakers only 5 points behind. However, in the final moments, Flagg took over the game, continuously scoring and killing any suspense. Ultimately, the full game concluded with the Mavericks defeating the Lakers 134-128.

Starting Lineups:

Lakers: James, Rui Hachimura, Ayton, Laravia, Kennard.

Mavericks: Flagg, Marshall, Washington, Gafford, Christie.