- Luka Doncic hit tying 3-pointers in the final seconds of regulation and the first overtime, finishing with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in the Dallas Mavericks' 119-115 double-overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
had 24 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, who have lost two straight after a five-game winning streak.
"I'm more tired now," said Doncic, who rested for only 9 seconds in the final 40 minutes of play. "I think I was good in the game with the energy. Now I need to rest." The Lakers had double-teamed Doncic throughout the fourth quarter except on that possession, and coach Darvin Ham said he wished he had instructed his Lakers to force another player to try the shot.
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