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The Los Angeles Lakers suffer a setback in the comeback of their superstar LeBron James. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are still on an unchecked descent.
With the comeback of their superstar LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers and the German national basketball player suffered a setback in the play-off race of the North American professional league NBA.
In James’ first game after a 13-week forced break due to a tendon injury in his foot, the Californians, who have recently won three games in a row, lost 108:118 against former champions Chicago Bulls and thus missed a better starting position for the final sprint in the main round.
James, who came on from the bench for the first time in about 16 years, scored 19 points as the best Lakers pitcher. Schröder recorded 17 points.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks continue to slide
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks couldn’t stop their slide. National player Maxi Kleber’s club suffered their fourth defeat in a row at the Charlotte Hornets with 104:110 and is in danger of missing the play-offs.
40 points and twelve rebounds from the once again outstanding Mavericks player Luka Doncic were not enough. The Texans, among whom Kleber also convinced with 14 points, caught up a 19-point deficit and in the middle of the final quarter were still in the lead with 98:97.
The Mavs have a record of 36 wins and 39 losses with seven games left in the regular season.
