Lakers recovered and Timberwolves lost in Dallas

LAKERS 106 – 103 CLIPPERS
The Los Angeles Lakers (18-19) ended their bad streak by beating the Los Angeles Clippers (22-13), who came into the game in a very positive dynamic.

LeBron James, very frustrated with his Lakers after the last game, contributed 25 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Anthony Davis had a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

For the Clippers, Ivica Zubac with 22 points and 19 rebounds stood out above the quartet of stars, who were left with 22 points from Paul George, 15 from Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, and only 7 from Russell Westbrook.

With this victory, the Lakers rise to tenth position in the West, once again placing themselves in play-in positions.

MAVERICKS 115 – 108 TIMBER WOLVES
Kyrie Irving (35 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks) and Luka Doncic (34 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists) led the Dallas Mavericks (22-15) in their hard-fought victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (25). -10), one of the best teams in the league.

The Timberwolves had the game in their hands in the fourth quarter, but their lack of success hurt them. Their best player was Anthony Edwards with 36 points and 10 rebounds (double-double), while the Dominican Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 24 points and 7 rebounds.

Despite the loss, Minnesota remains first in the West, while the victory allows the Mavericks to re-enter the playoff spots.