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Lakers vs Mavericks final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-128 on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 30 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 128 |
| Mavericks | 41 | 26 | 40 | 27 | 134 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 30 PTS LeBron James
- 16 REB Luke Kennard
- 15 AST LeBron James
Mavericks
- 45 PTS Cooper Flagg
- 8 REB Cooper Flagg
- 9 AST Cooper Flagg
Lakers vs Mavericks Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James F | 38 | 30 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12-22 | 1-6 | 5-9 | +1 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 35 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3-11 | 1-5 | 7-8 | -3 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 19 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 0 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 39 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9-13 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Luke Kennard G | 41 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-17 | 1-5 | 4-4 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Nick Smith Jr. G | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Maxi Kleber F | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -19 |
| Kobe Bufkin G | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 27 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8-10 | 0-0 | 7-8 | -5 |
| Bronny James G | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall F | 31 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-9 | 0-2 | 3-6 | -5 |
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 29 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-10 | 3-6 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 19 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +19 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 38 | 45 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14-27 | 2-4 | 15-17 | +11 |
| Max Christie G | 25 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Khris Middleton F | 17 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Dwight Powell FC | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| John Poulakidas G | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Klay Thompson G | 18 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Marvin Bagley III F | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Brandon Williams G | 24 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 5-7 | +10 |
Lakers vs Mavericks Recap
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers after a 41-30 first quarter that gave them an 11-point lead. The win moves the Mavericks to 25-53, while the Lakers fall to 50-28.
The Lakers outscored Dallas 31-26 in the second quarter and cut the gap to six. Mavericks 67-61 at halftime. Dallas then won the third 40-36, and the Mavericks led 107-97 after three. The Mavericks committed 7 turnovers to 12 for Los Angeles.
Cooper Flagg scored 45 points and added 9 assists and 8 rebounds for Dallas. LeBron James answered with 30 points and 15 assists for the Lakers. Dallas made 14 of 32 from three-point range, while Los Angeles made 8 of 27. That gap in made threes decided a game in which the Lakers had the better rebounding total.
The number to know: 8 of 27. The Lakers' three-point shooting left them short even with 47 made field goals.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| 47-91 | Field Goals | 46-88 |
| 51.6% | FG % | 52.3% |
| 8-27 | 3-Pointers | 14-32 |
| 29.6% | 3P % | 43.8% |
| 26-33 | Free Throws | 28-36 |
| 78.8% | FT % | 77.8% |
| 49 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 36 | Assists | 27 |
| 6 | Steals | 11 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 23 | Fouls | 22 |
| 1 | Biggest Lead | 22 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 56.0% | 10.2% | 26.8% | 0.286 |
 Mavericks | 60.2% | 6.3% | 17.4% | 0.318 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Mavericks Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, April 5, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
- Arena
- American Airlines CenterDallas
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Lakers vs Mavericks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- L @ Thunder 96-139 Apr 2, 2026
- W vs Cavaliers 127-113 Mar 31, 2026
- W vs Wizards 120-101 Mar 30, 2026
- W vs Nets 116-99 Mar 27, 2026
- W @ Pacers 137-130 Mar 25, 2026
Mavericks last 5
- L vs Magic 127-138 Apr 3, 2026
- L @ Bucks 99-123 Mar 31, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 94-124 Mar 30, 2026
- W @ Trail Blazers 100-93 Mar 27, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 135-142 Mar 25, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 12, 2026 Mavericks @ Lakers 104-124
- Jan 24, 2026 Lakers @ Mavericks 116-110
- Nov 28, 2025 Mavericks @ Lakers 119-129
More NBA Games on Apr 5, 2026
- Final
Toronto Raptors2-1101
Boston Celtics3-1115Top: Brown 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2115
Brooklyn Nets0-4121Top: Riley 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2120
Chicago Bulls1-3110Top: Booker 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0115
Milwaukee Bucks1-3131Top: Rupert 33 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2108
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1117Top: Mitchell 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
New Orleans Pelicans0-3108Top: Bey 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3111
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0146Top: Sensabaugh 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1122
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1108Top: Ball 35 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2138
Sacramento Kings0-4109Top: Leonard 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0117
Golden State Warriors1-3116Top: Durant 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Mavericks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28; Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28.
Lakers vs Mavericks FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Mavericks on Apr 5, 2026?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-128 on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 45 points.
What are the Lakers and Mavericks records?
After this game the Lakers were 50-28 and the Mavericks were 25-53 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Mavericks?
LeBron James scored 30 for the Lakers. Cooper Flagg scored 45 for the Mavericks.
Who leads the Lakers vs Mavericks season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Lakers vs Mavericks game?
The Lakers beat the Mavericks 124-104 on Feb 12, 2026 at home.
Where was Lakers vs Mavericks played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Mavericks?
Lakers-Mavericks: Q1 30-41, Q2 31-26, Q3 36-40, Q4 31-27.
What is next for the Lakers and Mavericks?
Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET.