Maxi Kleber hits a three-pointer at the buzzer as the Lakers squander a four-point lead with 7.2 seconds left in a 111-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Anthony Davis sliced through the lane and finished at the basket for an easy two points on one possession in the first quarter Friday night and deterred Dallas’ Josh Green and grabbed a defensive rebound on the very next trip down the court.
The Lakers have been clear in their strategy over the past month, prioritizing health ahead of the standings. With no restrictions, no back-to-back games to hold anyone out, Friday, the Lakers just had an opportunity. Dallas made 11 more threes than the Lakers, who also missed 14 free throws against just four for the Mavericks.
“Nobody is going to feel sorry for you,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said after losing to the Rockets. “No matter who is in or out the lineup, we got to come ready. The guys who are available and capable of playing, we got to come and put our best foot forward.” By emphasizing potential postseason health instead of regular-season wins, teams such as the Lakers, the Clippers and the Mavericks are potentially sacrificing critical games in a packed playoff race.The Lakers, without Anthony Davis and LeBron James, could not carry the load and fell shorts 114-110 to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
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