It was the most anticipated game of the NBA Christmas Day and the Lakers did not disappoint.
Driven by Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the Californians beat the Mavericks 138-115, for the first success of the new season born mainly thanks to the yellow-violet offensive ability.
The best scorer of the match is Davis, who closes the Christmas challenge with 28 points, three triples, eight rebounds and five assists.
22 points scored by LeBron James, who also scored 10 assists and 7 rebounds in the 31 minutes of play.
Christmas debut with defeat for Luka Doncic, leader of Dallas with 27 points and 7 assists, which were not enough to avoid the second defeat of the season for the Texans.
In the other races concluded on the Italian night, the other team from Los Angeles also happened: the Clippers celebrate Christmas with the second victory, beating the Denver Nuggets 121-108. Paul George's 23 points with five triples were decisive.
Fear in the final for the accident to Kawhi Leonard, bleeding on the court following a violent clash with his partner Serge Ibaka - forced to leave the field after a bad elbow to the face. . Leonard still walked off the field.
Brooklyn Nets hit the Boston Celtics (123-95). Show on the pitch for Kyrie Irving, with 37 points in 33 minutes. For Steve Nash's team there are also Caris LeVert's 10s.