Mavericks Snap Losing Streak with Decisive Win Over Lakers

Dallas overcomes injuries to key players as Quentin Grimes leads a balanced team effort in a 118-97 victory.

The Dallas Mavericks ended a five-game losing streak with a commanding 118-97 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Quentin Grimes, stepping up in the absence of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, scored 26 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and matched his career high with six three-pointers.
Dallas dominated the boards, outrebounding the Lakers 44-33, and their bench outscored Los Angeles' reserves 50-25, with 38 combined points from Grimes and Jaden Hardy.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 18 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in the losing effort.
The Mavericks' victory bumps them ahead of the Lakers in the Western Conference standings, with both teams set to face new opponents on Thursday.