The Dallas Mavericks won 104-101 against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. Although the team was coming off a two-game losing streak, the Mavs picked up on a very strong note in the first quarter itself. Leading the quarter with 29-25, the franchise seemed to set the record straight for the rest of the game. On the other hand, the Lakers broke their three-game winning streak. 

The Dallas Mavericks had no fear, and that was well evident on the hardwood on Wednesday night. After winning the game, Irving expressed gratitude to a lot of people in his life.

Kyrie Irving narrates a long list

Kyrie Irving and Co. were beaming with confidence after they defeated the king of longevity and his team. In a post-game interview with Bally Sports South West, the star guard of the night commented on how his team could have scored more. Irving said, “Resilience and no-fear attitude. You know we had them against the ropes; we should have won by a little bit more. But, they are a great team, you have to give them credit.”

When asked about what he was thankful for, the player had a long list. He said, “Oh goodness, I am thankful for everything, like, like, my family, friends, new people,… this whole entire world.”

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Kyrie Irving and Co. vs Lakers

It was a stellar night for the Dallas Mavericks, with a marginal win against the Lakers. Although the Lakers began playing a much more aggressive game in the fourth quarter, the Mavericks maintained their lead and earned their victory by the end of the fourth quarter. Luka Doncic scored 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, registering a double-double tonight. Irving, on the other hand, pumped up the franchise with his 28-point score, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Although the team was leading in the initial three quarters, Kyrie Irving and Co. missed out on their first 11 shots in the fourth quarter. The Lakers’ power forward, Anthony Davis, trailed behind the entire game with a 10-point score, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists. However, LeBron James did try to recover the lag in the final quarter, only to return to the locker room with lost hopes.

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The Dallas Mavericks seem to be back in the league with their offensive prowess. Do you think the Mavericks can climb up to become the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference if the team continues to showcase this enthusiasm? Let us know your views in the comment section.

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