Lakers disrupt Mavs last gasp

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[{"selector":"#anim-19fa691b-0a9f-451d-8c63-c65ede2fe767 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 6.067961238287115e-7%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] With just seconds remaining in the game, the Mavericks had a chance to tie the score and force overtime.

[{"selector":"#anim-2f255208-9454-42e8-9412-5a45fc881b74 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0, 7.760782355151471e-15%, 0)","translate3d(0, 0%, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] However, Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope made a crucial steal, denying the Mavericks their last chance to tie the game. The Lakers won 110-107.

[{"selector":"#anim-ed7fc122-1443-424b-a99d-36770b741fd0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.18226862648558%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] LeBron James led the Lakers with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, recording his fifth triple-double of the season.

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[{"selector":"#anim-e650880a-59e0-4a42-82e3-b12b25b9c268 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The win improved the Lakers' record to 22-19, placing them seventh in the Western Conference standings.

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Lakers disrupt Mavs last gasp

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