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LeBron Drops 30, Lakers Fight Hard but Lose in Dallas, 134-128
No Luka, no Reaves. No hope?
For one game, at least -- or parts of one game -- the Lakers looked every bit like the lost cause most assume they are following crippling injuries to two of their top 3 players, including an MVP candidate. They lose to a Dallas Mavericks team that has for the most part has packed it in this season but did show up to play for a national TV audience. Cooper Flagg especially.
But the Lakers did show some glimmers of hope. LeBron James (30 points, nine rebounds, 15 assists) looked great. Luke Kennard struggled with his shot (5-17, mostly from inside the arc) but…
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