LeBron James went 1 for 2 at the line with 2.1 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-113.
Luka Dončić’s floater had tied it at 113 with 7.2 seconds left.
The Mavericks had the ball down 1, but J.J. Barea missed a 38-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have put them ahead.
During clutch time, the Mavericks outscored the Lakers 6-3.
James had 29 points, 6 assists and 3 steals, and JaVale McGee added 16 points (all 16 in the paint), 15 rebounds and 5 blocks.
For the Mavericks, Wesley Matthews scored 21 points (12 on 4 3-pointers). DeAndre Jordan had 10 points and 12 rebounds.
The Mavericks outscored the Lakers 44-22 off the bench. The Lakers did not make a field goal in the last 4:16. The Lakers’ starters outscored the Mavericks 61-40 in 23 minutes together.