LeBron’s Historic Triple milestone on his return to the Lakers with a statement win over the Dallas Mavericks. The injuries haunt Dallas as they fell down after a compelling face-off. Three points gave the Lakers hope to get closer to their goals.

The face-off between the LA Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks took place at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. The home side needed a crucial win to reach the top 6 on the table. The Lakers lost their previous game by a humiliating score against the Spurs, so this one was a vital game for them.

LeBron’s Historic Triple

The game went the way the Lakers wanted it to, with a strong and compelling performance from LeBron James on his return. He missed the previous game against the Spurs. This time, he showed a classy performance on the court. LeBron created history with this game as he became the oldest player in NBA history to score a triple-double.

Overall, the game was a plus for the home side as they won it 124-104. A strong statement for the other side, where Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves created an impact for the home side. Throughout the game, the Lakers dominated from the first quarter until the final one. The surge in the third quarter proved vital for the home side.

Injury-Hit Mavericks

This game was an expected one, as the Dallas Mavericks were already facing an injury crisis. Right now, the Dallas Mavericks are facing a crucial crisis with Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford, Caleb Martin, Dereck Lively II, and Kyrie Irving out. This was the biggest issue for Dallas to go on without squad depth, and the result was pretty evident.

🏀 THURSDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀

LeBron James becomes the only player in NBA history to record a triple-double at age 41 as the @Lakers win at home!

Rui Hachimura: 21 PTS (9-13 FGM)
Austin Reaves: 18 PTS, 6 AST
Naji Marshall: 19 PTS (8-13 FGM)
Max Christie: 19 PTS (7-12 FGM) https://t.co/YXvM6J9ESO pic.twitter.com/mBBZfvygPD

— NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2026

But the biggest pull was Naji Marshall missing the game following his foot strain. This injury reduced the wing depth for Dallas. The attack was not that functional, with massive pressure on the right wing. On the other side, it was clear that Dallas went for the right side more for attacking. A clear indication for the Lakers to have a defensive upper hand.

Spurs Dominate Lakers, Top-6 Hopes Take a Hit

For the Lakers, it was a better end before the All-Star week. A positive note for Lakers fans. But after that, they have to face off with the LA Clippers. Where in the previous game they lost against them, a little spice was included in the upcoming game.

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