These are two teams that are really struggling right now, but this marks the Mavericks 12th - straight win over the Lakers. Despite Los Angeles leading by double - digits in the first half, Dallas rode a 31 - 13 third quarter to eventually win by 12. There was only one tie and two lead changes, as that run by Dallas really shut off all momentum for the Lakers. Rebounding and assisting were the big difference, as Dallas won each of those categories by at least eight. Julius Randle led the Lakers in scoring, as he tallied 18 points, four rebounds and three assists. D'Angelo Russell went just 5 - of - 15 from the field, but finished with 15 points, four rebounds and six assists. Wesley Matthews led the Mavericks in scoring, as he scored 20 points to go along with his six boards. Harrison Barnes was second on the team, tallying 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Deron Williams scored just eight points, but dished out a game - high 11 assists in the win.
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