Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Player Stats and Box Score (Nov. 28) | 2025 NBA Cup

The Dallas Mavericks and LA Lakers renewed their rivalry in an NBA Cup game at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday. The Mavericks were playing purely for pride after being eliminated from the quarterfinals race. On the contrary, the Purple and Gold arrived with an intention to make it four wins on the trot in the in-season tournament.In terms of the starting lineups, the Mavericks started the game with Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, Max Christie, P.J. Washington and Ryan Nembhard. The Lakers stuck to their usual starting five of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton.The Lakers jumped to a 10-7 lead after Reaves knocked down a 3-pointer to start the game. Doncic found James for a perfect lob dunk before Reaves unleashed a transition dunk, forcing a timeout from Dallas coach Jason Kidd. The early offense for the Mavericks came from Max Christie, who knocked down his first two 3-pointers.Gabe Vincent came off the bench and knocked a 3-pointer from either corner. Doncic raced to 10 points despite being double-teamed for most of the period, as the Lakers ended the first quarter with a 28-22 lead.The Mavericks dominated the second quarter, 40-32, using their size, length and athleticism to disrupt the Lakers on both ends. The visitors won the second quarter 40-32 and took a 62-60 lead into halftime.Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Player Stats and Box Score (Nov. 28)Dallas Mavericks PLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3 PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTSPlus/MinusCooper Flagg17:0335601250000044210017-2P.J. Washington17:53410401333.32210013411021119Anthony Davis13:5335600000001233010063Max Christie13:504666.735600000001000111-2Ryan Nembhard7:1611100000000000300132-3Brandon Williams16:122633.3125034750113001288Naji Marshall13:041333.301055100123010127-3Daniel Gafford10:0712500001250112010213-1Klay Thompson10:432633.32450111000001000171LA LakersPLAYERMINFGMFGAFG%3 PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTSPlus/MinusLeBron James16:2414250100000336111125Rui Hachimura15:27040020000022000110-7Deandre Ayton15:2755100000125013411221111Austin Reaves18:5868753475441001451001019-8Luka Dončić19:315862.524506610002240022183Jake LaRavia8:48000000000000100110-2Jaxson Hayes8:332366.7000000022100124-3Gabe Vincent13:122366.72366.70000001000164Maxi Kleber3:40010010000000010130-3Note: Stats are updated till halftime.