The Mavericks scored 18+9 in the final quarter and the Mavericks started the game with a 28-2 start, reversing the Lakers and Doncic Reeves truce.

The Lakers lost to the Mavericks 94-121 in the preseason. The Lakers only scored 8 points in the fourth quarter, while the Mavericks scored 37 points, and finally completed a 17-point reversal.

The Lakers played back-to-back games, and Luka Doncic, Reeves, Smart and others were collectively absent. Vincent had a big start, scoring 5 three-pointers in less than 4 minutes! Afterwards, he caused another three-point foul and scored 18 points in just 4 minutes, helping the Lakers start 20-8. Flagg made an air cut and dunked, Russell, Thompson, Davis, and Christie all scored. The Mavericks quickly caught up with the score, falling behind 32-36 in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Marshall's mid-range shot helped the Mavericks catch up to only 1 point difference. Vanderbilt made a three-pointer and cut for a dunk. Hachimura scored 9 points in a row, Nick Smith hit a three-pointer, and the Lakers surged to 12-0. Hachimura contributed 13 points in a single quarter, Vincent scored 22 points in the half, and the Lakers led 66-53 at the end.

The Lakers started the third quarter with a 17-point advantage. Anthony Davis and Washington scored consecutively, and the Mavericks hit a 22-7 climax to catch up to the 2-point difference. Nick Smith stopped the bleeding with a three-pointer. Flagg and Lively dunked, and the Mavericks trailed by 2 points 84-86 after three quarters. Lively scored consecutive hooks in the fourth quarter, and Nembhard, Jaden Hardy, and Brandon Williams scored consecutive three-pointers. The Mavericks started with a 28-2 lead and instantly overtook the game.

Davis had 18 points and 9 rebounds, Washington had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, Flagg had 13 points and 3 assists, Thompson had 12 points, Lively had 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Russell had 6 points, 2 assists and 2 steals.

Vincent had 22 points and 3 assists, Rui Hachimura had 19 points, Jackson Hayes had 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, and Vanderbilt had 5 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. RJ Davis scored 10 points, Knecter had 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.