Lakers Fans React After Brutal Loss To Kyrie Irving And The Dallas Mavericks: “Worst Fake Comeback Ever”

The Dallas Mavericks held on to a 104-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, courtesy of a Kyrie Irving dagger.

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The Dallas Mavericks are leaving the Crypto.com Arena by the skin of their teeth, barely holding on to beat the Lakers 104-101 after blowing a 20-point lead and scoring just 13 points in the fourth quarter. Fans around the world were stunned at how the game played out.

Fans were lamenting another fake Lakers comeback ending with a loss.

The Mavericks fell down by two points until Luka Doncic found Kyrie Irving for the perfect game-winning three with 20 seconds left, which left non-Laker fans around the world jumping for joy.

Mavs ice-cold fourth quarter received a lot of criticism, though Tim Cato had a funny Chet Holmgren quote to describe Dallas’ struggles.

Fans were furious when LeBron passed out of a mismatch with Kyrie to pass the ball to Anthony Davis when he was being doubled.

Fans were shocked LeBron made that bad a read, especially with Taurean Prince also being wide open in the corner.

Lakers fans got upset at the cavalier shot selection towards the end of the game.

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Fans are already joking about how LeBron will defend his pass to AD as the right play after the game.

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The Mavericks were dominating through the first three quarters, led by Luka Doncic, who ended the night with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. Kyrie Irving struggled in the fourth, like every Maverick did, but hit the game-winning three to end the night with 28 points. Josh Green had a season-high 15 points off the bench.

The Lakers were led by LeBron James, who ended the night with 26 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, with 16 points coming in the fourth quarter. Austin Reaves joined LeBron in the fourth-quarter comeback, scoring nine of his 17 points late in the game. Anthony Davis disappeared, scoring just 10 points while D’Angelo Russell had 15 and Taurean Prince had a solid outing with 14 points.


The Lakers Should’ve Clinched This One

This will be a loss that’ll hurt the Lakers, as the Mavericks were completely out of rhythm by the end of the game. Rookie center Dereck Lively II was one of their most impactful players all game, but his injury in the third quarter began a cycle of downfall for the Mavs, something we’ve seen earlier this season as well. 

Anthony Davis not taking the time to exploit the Mavs’ weakness on the inside was shocking, as they’re one of the worst paint-protecting teams in the league. LeBron and Reaves found great success in driving to the rim after Lively was off the court, but AD simply couldn’t figure his way out of clever defensive schemes that saw Grant Williams and Richaun Holmes restrict his movement. 

LeBron was one of the only reasons the Lakers made a comeback in this game, so criticizing him seems unfair. However, he could’ve iced the game when the Lakers were up two and he had Kyrie Irving on him for an easy rim finish. Passing is the right decision for most players, but LeBron made the wrong decision that time. He wasn’t under threat of being stripped or fouled, and his pass went to the player fending a double-team.

The Lakers drop to 9-7 and the Mavericks stop their bad run of games after their 8-2 start to improve to 10-5 on the season.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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