Mavericks Survive Lakers' Comeback, Win 104-101

Kyrie Irving's Clutch Three-Pointer Seals Victory Despite LeBron James' Fourth Quarter Surge

Despite a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks nearly lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, but managed to rally back for a 104-101 victory.
LeBron James scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and made the tiebreaking tip-in with 1:16 to play for the Lakers, but also made a turnover with four seconds left and then missed a tying 3-point attempt at the buzzer.
Kyrie Irving scored 28 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22 seconds to play, securing the win for the Mavericks.
Anthony Davis had just 10 points and 14 rebounds, going scoreless in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers missed four free throws down the stretch that could have made it closer.