Following multiple midseason trades, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to start a furious run in late February that they hoped would result in them returning to the NBA playoffs.
After defeating the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 23, they visited the Dallas Mavericks, a team that, at the time, seemed to be a lock to make the playoffs. If the Lakers wanted to get there, they would likely need to notch a win versus Luka Doncic’s crew and make a statement.
