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The Los Angeles Lakers, winners of the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament, return to action on Tuesday night as they travel to Dallas to take on the Mavericks. The Lakers are currently on a three-game winning streak and solidly in the playoff picture with a record of 14-9. The Dallas Mavericks will be playing the second game of a back-to-back following a Monday night matchup with the Grizzlies on the road. The opening tap is scheduled for 7:30 PM EST.
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The Los Angeles Lakers flexed their muscles over the past several days and showed what they are capable of in taking the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament title. The Lakers rolled past the Suns, Pelicans, and finally, the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night to claim the crown. The Lakers closed out the tournament with a 123-109 win over the Pacers in the final. The Lakers one-two punch came alive in the three wins, particularly in the final. Anthony Davis finished the title game with 41 points and 20 rebounds while LeBron James added 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Lakers to the victory over the Pacers. Lakers'
“They're a hell of a one-two punch,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said about James and Davis. “That one or two could be either one of them on any given night. At the end of the day, they know how to take it to the next level when everything is on the line.”
The Lakers are now 14-9 on the season heading into this matchup with the Mavs. The Lakers are 15th in the NBA in points per game this season. They are fifth in field goal percentage overall but just 27th in 3-point field goal percentage. The Lakers are also just 20th in assist-to-turnover ratio on the season. The Lakers have done their best work on the defensive end this season. They are 10th in the NBA in points allowed per game. They are fifth in defensive field goal percentage and 10th in 3-point defense. The Lakers are also a very solid 7th in the league in rebounds per game.
Key Injuries: PG Gabe Vincent (knee) is day-to-day.