Lakers overcome Doncic triple-double to beat Mavericks

Anthony Davis is now showcasing his evolving skills as a proficient passer. In the recent matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers’ All-Star center fell just one assist short of securing his second triple-double in three games and pushed his team to 127-110 win on Wednesday night.

In a stellar performance, Davis notched up nine assists, complementing his 28 points achieved through an impressive 12-of-17 shooting, and added 12 rebounds in a 33-minute display. Despite a career average of 2.4 assists per game over his 12-year career, Davis has demonstrated an increased playmaking ability, registering five or more assists in four of the last five games. His standout performance included a career-best 11 assists in a previous victory against the Utah Jazz, marking his second triple-double.

Davis’s adept passing contributed significantly to the Lakers’ success, with 28 points directly resulting from his nine assists. D’Angelo Russell, benefiting from Davis’s playmaking, capitalized on eight of his 29 points, leading the Lakers in scoring for the seventh time this season and sinking five 3-pointers.

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Luka Doncic, returning after a three-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, delivered a remarkable triple-double performance with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in 33 minutes. This marked his seventh triple-double of the season and 63rd overall.