Mavericks Blow Big Lead, Rally to Hold Off Lakers 109–104

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (R) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, on March 1, 2022. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo

LOS ANGELES—Luka Doncic scored seven of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson added 22 points and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for a 109–104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Dorian Finney-Smith had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Mavericks, who hung on for their eighth win in 10 games after blowing a huge early lead on the struggling Lakers.