Luka Doncic

Kim Kardashian revealed this week a fake internet post about her and Luka Doncic had a real effect on her.

While Doncic was more efficient than his counterpart, James Harden, it was the Clippers' point guard who left Intuit Dome with the victory. However, fantasy managers don't have to worry about team results, so this was a great night to roster Doncic. In addition to posting his 21st double-double of the season, the Lakers guard committed just one turnover, the third time this season he's had that few in a game. The Lakers continue their road trip on Saturday in Dallas, which is their final game of Week 14.

Los Angeles Lakers (26-17, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (19-26, 12th in the Western Conference)Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Mavericks take on Los Angeles.The Mavericks are 11-18 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is 7-10 in games decided by 10 or more points.The Lakers have gone 19-12 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles has a 5-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points.The Mavericks average 11.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.4 fewer makes per game than the Lakers allow (13.6). The Lakers average 116.0 points per game, 0.6 fewer than the 116.6 the Mavericks allow to opponents.The two teams play for the second time this season. The Lakers defeated the Mavericks 129-119 in their last matchup on Nov. 29. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 38 points, and P.J. Washington led the Mavericks with 22 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Mavericks. Naji Marshall is averaging 18.9 points over the last 10 games.Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.6 steals for the Lakers. LeBron James is averaging 22.4 points over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 7-3, averaging 117.2 points, 46.8 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.0 points per game.Lakers: 4-6, averaging 111.8 points, 41.5 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.4 points.INJURIES: Mavericks: Daniel Gafford: out (ankle), Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), Kyrie Irving: out (knee), Dante Exum: out for season (knee), Anthony Davis: out (hand).Lakers: Austin Reaves: out (calf), Adou Thiero: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Luka Doncic and the Lakers nearly rally back from a 26-point deficit before the Clippers surge late to win 112-104 for their 14th victory in 17 games.

Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points his career-high 23rd consecutive game with at least 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers survived a tight fourth quarter to beat Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 112-104 on Thursday night. The Clippers have won seven of eight and 14 of 17 as they continue their upward climb from the depths of the Western Conference. Leonard, who missed a stretch when his team had nearly bottomed out in the standings, has a left knee contusion but he didn't sit for long in the fourth.