In the NBA, a basketball arena full of passion and blood, every game is like a war without gunpowder, and the players work the court, writing their own legends with sweat and blood. On February 26, Beijing time, the Staples Center, the home of the Los Angeles Lakers, was packed, and fans dressed in the Lakers' iconic purple and gold jerseys, their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation, and they gathered here to witness the fierce showdown between the Lakers and the Mavericks.
On the day of the game, the lights in the Staples Center were bright, and the championship flag fluttered in the wind over the arena, as if telling the Lakers' past glory. Fans waved cheering slogans and chanted the names of the players, and the atmosphere was very enthusiastic. With a crisp whistle from the referee, the game officially kicked off, and the players on both sides quickly entered the state, and a thrilling battle began.
On the Lakers' side, the star James is like an experienced battlefield commander, his eyes are determined, and he is always watching the situation on the court. After the opening, James showed strong dominance, with his excellent physical fitness and superb basketball skills, he broke through the Mavericks' defense again and again, as if no one was in a no-man's land. I saw him holding the ball outside the three-point line, shaking off the defender with a feint, and then quickly activated, rushing to the basket like a black lightning, jumping high, smashing the ball into the basket fiercely, and the scene suddenly resounded with a thunderous applause and cheers. In the first quarter of the game, James repeatedly used his breakthroughs and mid-range shots to score for the team and led the Lakers to take the lead.
And the Mavericks are not to be outdone, Irving is like a sharp blade, tearing holes in the Lakers' defensive position. His dribbling skills are superb, and the basketball comes to life in his hands, moving nimbly between the Lakers players. In an offense, Irving faced the Lakers' double pack, he first dribbled behind a back, skillfully dodged the steal of the defender, and then jumped quickly, and under the blockade of the two, he threw the ball steadily into the net and hollowed it into the net, causing the Mavericks fans to cheer.
The game entered a stalemate, the two sides went back and forth, and the score rose alternately. Although the Lakers' Doncic did not shoot well in this game, he did not back down because of this, but strengthened his offensive determination. He's like a fearless warrior, constantly looking for opportunities on the field to create scoring opportunities for the team. In an offense, Doncic received a pass from a teammate outside the three-point line, and in the face of the close defense of the defender, he did not hesitate at all, and made a decisive shot, and the basketball crossed a beautiful arc in the air, but unfortunately bounced out of the basket. But he was not discouraged, quickly grabbed the rebound, and organized the offense again.
As the game progressed, the Lakers' Reaves and Hachimura also played well. Reeves relied on his calmness and stability, hitting key shots many times at critical moments to stabilize the situation for the team. Hachimura showed strong dominance on the inside, and his rebounding protection and interior scoring ability put pressure on the Mavericks' interior defense.
The game came to the final moments, the scores of the two sides were tight, and the situation was tense to the extreme. The Lakers' Doncic showed the style of a superstar in key moments, first attracting the attention of the Mavericks' defense from beyond the three-point line, and then quickly passing the ball to James under the basket, who understood it and scored easily after receiving the ball to help the Lakers seal the victory. The Lakers fans in the scene were boiling, and they cheered wildly to celebrate the hard-won victory.
In the end, the Lakers defeated the Mavericks 107-99 to make it a 3-game winning streak. The win brought the Lakers' record to 35-21, once again overtaking the Rockets and placing them in fourth place in the West. The Lakers' James scored 27 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists on 11-of-17 shooting, and although he had 6 turnovers, he has already scored 21+ 20+ times after the age of 40, surpassing Jordan and ranking first in NBA history alone. His career continues, and he will continue to break this record, and with such a high level of competition after the age of 40, James is unique in NBA history.
Doncic finished 6-of-17 from the field and finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Despite shooting modest 6-of-17 from the field and 1-of-7 from three-point range, his all-around performance was impressive. He is the first player in Lakers history to score at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a single game since the 1975-76 season, and the last to do so was the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 49 years after now.
As the biggest club in the NBA, the Lakers have many historical stars, such as Magic Johnson, Abdul-Jabbar, West, Kobe, James, etc., all of whom are epoch-making athletes. However, the record set by Doncic, except for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, has not even been completed by Kobe Bryant and James, which is enough to prove that Doncic is special.
In this game, the Mavericks' Irving shot 12-of-27 from the field, cutting down 35 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, and his individual performance was one of the brightest stars of the game. Klay Thompson went 8-of-17 from the field with 22 points and eight rebounds, including 5-of-10 three-pointers, and he's still a formidable shooter in the league. Christie was 4-of-13 from the field, had 10 points and six assists, and was also heavily used by Coach Kidd.
After Doncic came to the Lakers, he played only 5 games and easily set a new record in the past 49 years in team history, which shows his individual ability. The Lakers have already seen Doncic as the team's signature for the next 10 years, and it is believed that there will be many more records waiting for him to harvest in the next games. If he can lead the Lakers to a championship, then Doncic will surely join the ranks of the greatest stars in Lakers history. The Lakers previously exchanged thick eyebrows for a championship trophy, and now they have exchanged thick eyebrows for the historic Doncic, I have to say that the Lakers are really lucky in team operation.
After the game, the fans at the Staples Center were still immersed in the joy of victory, and they were reluctant to leave for a long time, reminiscing about the wonderful moments of the game. Doncic's performance in this game has undoubtedly become the focus of heated discussions among fans, and his name will forever be etched in the history of the Lakers. For the Lakers, this victory is just an important point in their long season journey, and they will continue to move forward with the joy and confidence of this victory. In the future games, Doncic will bring us what kind of surprises, let's wait and see.