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Andrew PetersJanuary 8, 2025Tim Heitman/NBAE through Getty ImagesEven with no Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks had no problems with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.With their stars out, the Mavs torched the Lakers 118-97 to snap a five-game losing streak. P.J. Washington stepped up in Dončić and Irving's lack, publishing 22 points and 8 boards. Spencer Dinwiddie likewise had a huge video game versus his previous group with 19 points and Quentin Grimes had an efficient 23-point night off the bench.Lakers star Anthony Davis published 21 points and 12 boards while LeBron James had a near-triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 8 helps. Los Angeles lost, James at least offered fans something to be delighted about with this vintage gem:Bleacher Report @BleacherReportL...

Scott Polacek@@ScottPolacekFeatured Columnist IVNovember 13, 2024Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty ImagesKlay Thompson did plenty of winning during his time with the Golden State Warriors and formed one of the most dynamic duos in NBA history with Stephen Curry.It turns out, going against Curry isn't as fun.Curry led his Warriors to a dramatic 120-117 victory over Thompson's Dallas Mavericks in Tuesday's NBA Cup group play game at Chase Center. It was the latter's first game against his former team as a visiting player, but the two-time MVP played the role of hero by going on a personal 10-0 run in the final four minutes.He finished with 37 points, nine assists and six rebounds and rose to the moment like he seemingly always does with a step-back triple in the last 30 seconds to help secure the w...