In their prior two games, the Los Angeles Lakers showed very little confidence or resolve in losses to the Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans.
However, on Tuesday night against the surging Dallas Mavericks, L.A. played with much more pride and passion, as it competed hard with Luka Doncic and company.
Unfortunately, it was all for naught, as the Lakers came up short, 109-104, after forging a six-point lead in the fourth quarter – and letting it slip away over the final 10 minutes of play.
The Lakers’ schedule won’t get any easier in the near future. The Lakers will get a rematch against the Clippers on Thursday before hosting Golden State on Saturday.
Here is how each Laker player graded individually during Tuesday’s game: