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Reaves notches 38 as Lakers defeat Mavs 129-119 in Davis’ return to LA
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Los Angeles won in the 1st game of Anthony back in California.

Austin Reaves finished with 38 points, Luka Doncic scored 35 points and provided 11 assists in his 3rd match against his ex-team, and the Los Angeles Lakers spoiled Anthony Davis’ return to California with a 129-119 triumph vs. the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena.

Anthony finished the clash with 13 points and 5 boards while on limited time on the court in this 1st match in LA since the Lakers traded him almost a year ago for Luka.

Austin notched 19 points, and Luka scored 17 in a huge 2nd half, allowing Los Angeles to hold on for their 6th straight win. The Lakers also swept 4 matches of NBA Cup group play, earning a home ¼ final.

LeBron James had 13 points as he scored only 2 in the 1st half, but notched a crucial 3-pointer with 120 seconds left until the end of the match. Reaves scored 6 times from the 3-point line, while Doncic did it 4 times.

P.J. Washington notched 22 points, and Ryan Nembhard had 17 for the Mavericks, while Max Christie finished with 13 points vs. his ex-team. Dallas lost for the 5th time in their last 6 matches.