Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats & Full Game Analysis

Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats: Game player stats may have been the only thing to save highlight an unforgotten night. The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-99 at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, CA) on Feb. 25, 2025. The game was also one bursting with emotion: Luka Dončić notched his first triple-double as a Laker (19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists), in his first game against Dallas since the trade that had generated headlines; LeBron James put the victory away on a late bucket as part of what turned out to be a 16-point fourth-quarter burst. This battle provided drama, numbers and history as fodder for N.B.A. enthusiasts.

The attendance was announced as 18,997 and the officials were Pat Fraher, John Goble and Evan Scott.

• DAL: 20 | 31 | 26 | 22 = 99
• LAL: 28 | 31 | 19 | 29 = 107

Headline Performances

Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats

• LeBron James: 27 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST, 11–17 FG, 2–4 3PT — closed the game out with 16 points in the fourth quarter. He converted the last basket (a layup) served up by Dončić with 32 seconds to go in regulation to seal it up.
• Luka Dončić: 19 PTS 15 REB 12 AST — first triple-double as a Laker, also his 81st career triple-double (7th all time) despite a 6–17 shooting night.
• Austin Reaves: 20 PTS, 5 AST, 7–8 FT, 3–8 from deep to space the floor, and he gave them a second playmaker.
• Rui Hachimura: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 BLK — contributed at both ends of the floor, for +19 overall.
• Jaxson Hayes: 8 PTS, 8 REB, 4–5 FG, provided rim running and protection in limited minutes.

Dallas Mavericks

• Kyrie Irving: 35 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 12–27 FG, 5–11 3PT, 6–6 FT — Controling the Mavericks with top shooting ability and efficient stroke from line.
• Klay Thompson: 22 PTS, 8 REB, 5–10 3PT, through his vintage onetime shoot as he was still able to keep Dallas close.
• P.J. Washington: 0 PTS, 10 REB, 4 BKT despite poor shooting (0–9 FG), his defense and board work was felt.
• Max Christie: 10 PTS, 6 AST — As a starter he supplied connection passes; his entire first-half score through 10 points.

Context & Narrative: The Trade, The Emotions, The Response

In This game also marked the first time Luka Dončić had played against the Mavericks since he was traded to the Lakers as part of a blockbuster involving Anthony Davis‘ departure from New Orleans. The before-game and post-game buzz revolved around the plot: Dončić was seen chatting happily with former teammates but also sending dagger looks towards the Mavs bench from time to time. Even the Lakers played a tribute to Anthony Davis, and there was a standing ovation. Davis himself did not take part (groin), which added a further dramatic dimension to the evening.

Despite the raw sentiment, it was business as usual in Los Angeles: their prevailing vibe has been positive recently with two successive victories and 13 wins out of their last 16 games.

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Team Stats at a Glance

• Field Goals: Dallas 35-of-98 (35.7%) versus Los Angeles 39-of-87 (44.8%) – It’s the inefficiency of the Lakers that won them the game.
• 3-Point Shooting: Dallas 17-of-44 (38.6%) versus Los Angeles 11-of-40 (27.5%) – Mavericks won here, but also lost overall by being too passive.
• Free Throws: Dallas 12-of-13 (92.3%) versus Los Angeles 18-of-24 (75.0%) – eagerness at line; Lakers win due to quantity of shots taken when crunch time arrived very rare occasions.
• Rebounds: Dallas 45, Los Angeles 57 – Lakers dominated Oakland East Gymnasium even on the defensive boards and ended up winning it with a shutout.
• Points in the Paint: Los Angeles 52, Dallas 34 – a clear indication of the Lakers’ dominance is seen in their strong interior game.
• Fast-Break Points: Los Angeles 20, Dallas 13 – Taitun Bryant’s switch to a running style altered the game’s direction.
• Turnovers: Dallas 12, Los Angeles 14 – a close battle; but Lakers were able to make 10 points out of their turnovers as opposed to the Mavericks’ 8.

Advanced Lens: Pace, Efficiency & Four Factors

Using Advanced Stats, each team has played just under 97 possessions. The Lakers had an Offensive Rating of 110.1 and Defensive Rating 101.9, while Dallas had Offensive Rating 101.9 (3rd) Defensive Rating 110.1–the same profile that fits with LA’s edge in efficiency by level of possession despite similar levels as us.

Four Factors Snapshot: Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats

Four Factors snapshot: Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Player Stats

• Effective field goal percentage (eFG%): LAL.511 vs DAL.444–shot quality was the key difference between the two.
• Turnover percentage (TOV%): LAL.144 vs DAL.123–Lakers lost it a little more on turnovers, but made up for that with better performances in shooting and rebounding.
• Offensive rebound rate(OR%): DAL.311 vs LAL.228–Dallas grabbed more on the offensive glass but still could not convert enough added opps points to bridge shooting gap.
• Free throw rate (FTR): LAL.207 vs DAL.122–Lakers shots out-drew and effectively translated their beagle edge into a string of late game baskets.

Play-by-Play Turning Points

1. LeBron’s Fourth-Quarter Takeover: James poured in 16 points in Q4, pacing LA’s closing 29–22 run and repeatedly attacking mismatches in semi-transition and early offense.
2. Dončić-to-LeBron Dagger: With :32 left, Dončić’s drive-and-draw found James for a clinching layup, encapsulating their growing synergy.
3. Kyrie’s Relentless Shot-Making: Irving’s 35 kept Dallas within reach—pull-ups off switches, deep threes, and paint probes—but he lacked consistent support beyond Thompson’s 22.
4. Paint vs. Perimeter: Even with Dallas’ +6 advantage from three (51–33 points), LA’s +18 in the paint and overall efficiency decided the outcome.

Player-by-Player Analysis (Top Rotations)

Lakers

1. LeBron’s Fourth-Quarter Takeover: James poured in 16 points in Q4, pacing LA’s closing 29–22 run and repeatedly attacking mismatches in semi-transition and early offense.
2. Dončić-to-LeBron Dagger: With :32 left, Dončić’s drive-and-draw found James for a clinching layup, encapsulating their growing synergy.
3. Kyrie’s Relentless Shot-Making: Irving’s 35 kept Dallas within reach—pull-ups off switches, deep threes, and paint probes—but he lacked consistent support beyond Thompson’s 22.
4. Paint vs. Perimeter: Even with Dallas’ +6 advantage from three (51–33 points), LA’s +18 in the paint and overall efficiency decided the outcome.

Player-by-Player Analysis (Top Rotations)

Lakers

• LeBron James (37:04)

Effective 11–17 FG with robust glasswork (12 REB) and selective three usage (2–4 3PT). Dallas’ pressure is evident in the six turnovers, but James’ rim reads and late-game shot discipline were crucial.

• Luka Dončić (35:18)
  Elite table-setting (12 AST) and board control (15 REB) were compared with shooting variance (6–17 FG; 1–7 3PT). Luka used pick-and-roll to set up rim finishes—classic heliocentrism with a LA twist—and free Reaves (3 threes) by manipulating help.

• Austin Reaves (37:42)

Facilitation (5 AST) and balanced scoring (20 PTS). His 7–8 FT displayed forceful closeout attacks, punishing middle-help schemes with spacing gravity (3 triples).

• Rui Hachimura (38:26)

The two-way impact of timely contests, short-roll touch, and corner spacing is indicated by 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 BLK, and +19 plus/minus.

• Jaxson Hayes (16:51)

As a vertical spacer, Jaxson Hayes (16:51) anchored minutes where LA alternated between drop and switch and controlled the defensive glass (7 DREB).

Bench notes:

Jarred Vanderbilt hit two corner threes (2–3 3PT) and added 3 REB in 14:08; Dorian Finney-Smith logged 8 REB as a defensive utility. Rotational minutes from Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht supplied spacing trials, while Jordan Goodwin cameos added physicality.

Mavericks

• Kyrie Irving (39:50)
  35 PTS on 44.4% FG and 45.5% 3PT—elite self-creation against a rotating cast of Lakers’ stoppers. The shot diet included relocation threes off kick-outs and snake dribbles into pull-ups.
• Klay Thompson (30:20)
  22 PTS with 5 triples, thriving on pin-downs and early drag screens. Rebounding (8) aided Dallas’ OR% edge.
• P.J. Washington (34:42)
  0–9 FG but 10 REB, 4 BLK—a defensive pillar in the interior; contested lanes deterred several LA rim attempts.
• Max Christie (37:04)
  10 PTS, 6 AST—connective passer, secondary handler; first-half scoring flurries kept Dallas level during LA’s early runs.
• Kessler Edwards (12:36)
  Plug-in minutes with 3 REB, tasked to chase shooters and close lanes.

Bench notes:

Naji Marshall added 9 PTS, 5 REB and a steal; Spencer Dinwiddie offered 9 PTS with 2 threes; Danté Exum sprinkled 8 PTS as a slasher; Dwight Powell snagged 5 REB in limited run.

Tactical Themes & Adjustments

1. Lakers’ Rim Pressure vs. Mavericks’ Perimeter Volume
   LA emphasized paint touches—52 points in the paint—exploiting mismatches and short-roll reads through Dončić, Reaves, and LeBron. Dallas countered with volume threes (17 made), but variance plus LA’s defensive glass swallowed second-chance momentum.
2. Luka as Primary Engine, LeBron as Closer
   The Dončić–James synergy was evident: Luka initiated, collapsed help, and created late-clock advantages; LeBron converted in the fourth, punctuated by the last-minute layup that iced the game.
3. Switching & Containment
   LA mixed coverages—selective switching on Irving and Thompson to disrupt rhythm, drop with Hayes to protect the rim, and nail help from the weak side to contest step-backs. Dallas leveraged off-ball screens to free Thompson, but LA’s contests forced tougher looks late. (Strategy inference grounded in the shot profile and paint vs perimeter disparity.)

Free-Throw Differential & Late-Game Composure
The Lakers’ 18–24 FT outpaced Dallas’ 12–13—a volume edge reflecting rim attacks and whistle management in closing possessions.

Comprehensive Box Score Tables (Select Players)

Note: Dallas mavericks vs Lakers match player stats – Tables below summarize the official box score; see linked sources for full rosters and advanced charts.

Los Angeles Lakers — Key Players

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
LeBron James	37:04	27	12	3	1	0	11–17	2–4	3–4	–5
Luka Dončić	35:18	19	15	12	3	2	6–17	1–7	6–8	+8
Austin Reaves	37:42	20	3	5	0	0	5–12	3–8	7–8	+16
Rui Hachimura	38:26	15	6	0	0	2	6–12	2–6	1–2	+19
Jaxson Hayes	16:51	8	8	0	0	2	4–5	0–0	0–0	+8
Source: official NBA/ESPN/FOX box scores.

Dallas Mavericks — Key Players

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	FT	+/-
Kyrie Irving	39:50	35	7	4	3	2	12–27	5–11	6–6	–10
Klay Thompson	30:20	22	8	1	1	0	8–17	5–10	1–2	–20
Max Christie	37:04	10	1	6	0	1	4–13	2–4	0–0	–3
P.J. Washington	34:42	0	10	5	1	4	0–9	0–2	0–0	–4
Naji Marshall	24:00	9	5	3	2	1	2–7	1–5	4–4	+9
Source: official NBA/ESPN/FOX box scores.

Key Takeaways

1. LeBron Still Closes: The 16-point fourth quarter stretch reflected his mastery of game-state; he attacked precisely where Dallas’ help was late or mis-rotated.
2. Kyrie’s Scoring Brilliance Needed More Support: Thompson’s 22 helped, but Dallas lacked a third efficient scorer; P.J. Washington’s defense couldn’t mask the offensive drought.
3. Momentum Matters: LA’s third straight win and 13 of 16 run spotlights an upswing trajectory heading into a tight Western race.
4. Lakers Efficiency > Mavericks Volume: LA’s superior FG% (44.8%), paint dominance (52), and rebounding margin (+12) won the game despite Dallas’ +6 from three and 92.3% FT.

Dončić’s Triple-Double Sets Tone:  Luka maintained pace and produced high-end looks even on a shooting-poor night; his 81st career triple-double demonstrates how he can still lead a team to victory even when the jumper isn’t falling.

What the Numbers Say (Deeper Dive)

• Shot Quality & eFG%:LA’s.511 eFG% compared to Dallas’.444 translates well to the paint and field-goal difference because LA gets more high-value shots near the rim and fewer contested long twos.
• Possession Battle: Dallas had a higher offensive rebounding rate (.311), but their defensive rebounding (44) stopped long runs, and the Lakers were more effective at converting their own possessions.
• Free-Throw Leverage: LA’s FTR .207 and total 18 makes at the stripe mattered in clutch time—roughly a +6 FT makes edge that pairs with high-percentage late possessions.

Turnover Context: Lakers’ TOV% .144 is slightly worse than Dallas’ .123, but when your eFG% is materially higher, you can absorb extra giveaways—particularly if they’re dead-ball or occur early in the shot clock.

Video Highlights You Can Reference

• Full Game Highlights (NBA): “MAVERICKS at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 25, 2025.”

Kyrie Irving’s 35-point Reel (MavsTV): Individual highlight package from the Mavericks’ official channel.

Impact on Standings & Outlook

The win pushed the Lakers to 35–21 at the time, reinforcing playoff positioning and signaling the potency of a Dončić–LeBron core. Dallas fell to 31–28, still firmly in the mix but seeking lineup coherence and a reliable third scorer to complement Irving and Thompson.

Both teams were scheduled to play again Thursday—Dallas vs Hornets and Lakers vs Timberwolves—offering quick turnaround tests and a chance to integrate adjustments from this high-profile game.

FAQs

Q1: What were the top player stats from Lakers vs Mavericks on Feb 25, 2025?

LeBron James: 27–12–3; Luka Dončić: 19–15–12 (triple-double); Austin Reaves: 20–3–5. Kyrie Irving: 35–7–4; Klay Thompson: 22–8.

Q2: What were the key team stat differences?
Lakers shot 44.8% FG to Dallas’ 35.7%, won the glass 57–45, and dominated the paint 52–34; Dallas led from three 17–44 (38.6%) vs 11–40 (27.5%).

Q3: Did Luka Dončić record a triple-double?
Yes—19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, his first with the Lakers and 81st career triple-double.

Q4: What clinched the game late?
Dončić assisted LeBron’s layup with 32 seconds left, and the Lakers’ late-game free-throw volume plus paint scoring iced the result.

Conclusion

The 107–99 result distilled a classic NBA truth: efficiency, paint control, and late-game execution often trump perimeter volume. The Lakers’ combination of Dončić’s orchestration and LeBron’s closing provided a blueprint that—and this is crucial—doesn’t require perfect shooting nights to win. Dallas proved dangerous behind Kyrie’s 35 and Thompson’s spacing, but to flip similar results, the Mavs will need more two-point efficiency and a dependable third scorer on nights when P.J. Washington’s defensive brilliance coincides with offensive droughts.