Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks match player stats from February 12, 2026, tell the story of a dominant Los Angeles performance at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers ran away from the Mavericks in the second half to secure a commanding 124–104 victory, improving their Western Conference standing with a complete team effort.
LeBron James recorded a triple-double, Rui Hachimura erupted for 21 points on 75% three-point shooting, and Jaxson Hayes delivered one of the most efficient games any Laker has had all season.
Dallas struggled with 15 turnovers and a second half collapse that turned a close game into a blowout. Here is the full player-by-player stat breakdown, quarter scores, team totals, and every key number from this 2026 regular season showdown.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Final Score | Los Angeles Lakers 124 – Dallas Mavericks 104 |
| Game Type | 2025–26 NBA Regular Season |
| Tip-Off | 7:00 PM PT |
| Lakers Head Coach | JJ Redick |
| Mavericks Head Coach | Jason Kidd |
| Lakers Record (Post-Game) | Improving playoff push |
| Mavericks Record (Post-Game) | Falling in West standings |
| Biggest Lead — Lakers | 22 points |
| Biggest Lead — Mavericks | 2 points |
This was a tale of two halves. Dallas led briefly in the second quarter and entered halftime having outscored LA 32–28 in the second period. But the Lakers responded with a 32–19 third quarter that broke the game open and the Mavericks never recovered.
| Quarter | Lakers | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 36 | 31 |
| Q2 | 28 | 32 |
| Q3 | 32 | 19 |
| Q4 | 28 | 22 |
| Final | 124 | 104 |
The first quarter was explosive from both sides — LA dropped 36 points in Q1 alone, powered by early LeBron buckets and Hachimura’s hot shooting. Dallas clawed back in the second but the halftime deficit of five points became a 20-point canyon by the end of the third. The Mavericks’ inability to stop LA’s paint attack in Q3 was the decisive factor.
LeBron James was the engine behind everything the Lakers did on February 12. He finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists — a triple-double that demonstrated his continued all-around mastery at age 40.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 28 |
| Rebounds | 10 |
| Assists | 12 |
| Turnovers | 4 |
| Blocks | 1 |
| FG Made / Att | 10 / 20 |
| FG % | 50.0% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 2 / 7 |
| 3PT % | 28.6% |
| FT Made / Att | 6 / 7 |
| FT % | 85.7% |
| Points in Paint | 14 |
| Fast Break Points | 9 |
| +/- | +6 |
| True Shooting % | 60.7% |
| Efficiency Rating | 40 |
His 12 assists were the most by any player in the game. He dished out pinpoint passes that led to easy baskets in the third quarter when the Lakers put the game away. Nine of his 28 points came on the fast break, showcasing the transition speed that few players at any age can match.
His 14 points in the paint punished Dallas’s defense repeatedly. With the Mavericks scrambling to account for shooters like Hachimura and Reaves on the perimeter, James exploited every lane and drew fouls consistently.
Rui Hachimura was arguably the most efficient scorer on either team. He shot 9-for-13 from the field and buried 3 of 4 three-point attempts for a remarkable 75% clip from deep.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 21 |
| Rebounds | 3 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Steals | 1 |
| Turnovers | 1 |
| FG Made / Att | 9 / 13 |
| FG % | 69.2% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 3 / 4 |
| 3PT % | 75.0% |
| True Shooting % | 80.8% |
| Effective FG % | 80.8% |
| +/- | +18 |
| Efficiency Rating | 17 |
Hachimura’s shooting stretched the Mavericks’ defense beyond its breaking point. Every time Dallas tried to load up on LeBron in the paint, Hachimura punished them from the arc. His +18 plus-minus was the best of any starter in the game.
His performance in the third quarter was particularly important — he scored 9 of his 21 points in that period as the Lakers turned the game into a rout.
Jaxson Hayes delivered the best individual efficiency number on the Lakers roster in this game and arguably the most impressive performance of his 2026 season.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 16 |
| Rebounds | 7 |
| Assists | 4 |
| Steals | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 |
| Turnovers | 1 |
| FG Made / Att | 8 / 10 |
| FG % | 80.0% |
| Points in Paint | 16 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 |
| +/- | +26 |
| Efficiency Rating | 25 |
| Offensive Rating | 159.3 |
Hayes shot 80% from the field, converted all 16 of his points from inside the paint, and posted a +26 plus-minus — by far the best on the floor for either team. His combination of interior finishing, passing instincts (4 assists from the center position), and defensive activity (3 steals, 1 block) made him nearly impossible to keep off the box score.
His three steals were the most of any player in the game. Time and again he read Dallas’s passing lanes and turned turnovers into transition points.
Austin Reaves continued his strong second-half-of-season form with a well-rounded 18-point, 6-assist performance.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 18 |
| Rebounds | 4 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Turnovers | 2 |
| FG Made / Att | 5 / 10 |
| FG % | 50.0% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 1 / 3 |
| FT Made / Att | 7 / 9 |
| FT % | 77.8% |
| True Shooting % | 64.5% |
| +/- | +6 |
| Efficiency Rating | 23 |
Reaves drew six fouls on the night and converted 7-of-9 free throws, keeping the pressure on Dallas’s guards to stay disciplined. His 6 assists alongside LeBron’s 12 gave the Lakers an incredible 18 assists from their backcourt combination alone.
His fast break point contribution (3 points) added to the Lakers’ 20-point fast break total — a number that absolutely killed Dallas’s energy and ability to mount a sustained comeback.
Jake LaRavia was the standout performer off the Lakers bench, providing scoring, physicality, and energy during a stretch run in the third quarter that essentially ended Dallas’s chances.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 11 |
| Rebounds | 3 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Turnovers | 2 |
| FG Made / Att | 4 / 6 |
| FG % | 66.7% |
| FT Made / Att | 3 / 3 |
| FT % | 100.0% |
| Second Chance Points | 4 |
| +/- | +21 |
| Efficiency Rating | 12 |
LaRavia’s +21 plus-minus among bench players was remarkable. He converted 100% of his free throws and grabbed multiple offensive rebounds that led to second-chance points — accounting for 4 of the Lakers’ 9 second-chance points on the night.
Marcus Smart’s stat line won’t dazzle anyone, but his defensive presence and court leadership were critical in holding Dallas to just 19 points in the third quarter.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 9 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Rebounds | 2 |
| Steals | 1 |
| Blocks | 1 |
| FG Made / Att | 4 / 14 |
| 3PT Made / Att | 1 / 9 |
| +/- | +6 |
| Efficiency Rating | 7 |
Smart’s shooting was poor — 11.1% from three — but he contributed 6 assists, a steal, a block, and his usual disruptive defensive energy. Dallas’s guards consistently struggled when Smart was guarding them, turning the ball over multiple times on plays where Smart forced difficult decisions.
Jarred Vanderbilt made his minutes count with 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in a supporting role.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 5 |
| Rebounds | 6 |
| Steals | 2 |
| FG Made / Att | 2 / 3 |
| FG % | 66.7% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 1 / 2 |
| +/- | +10 |
His two steals and 6 rebounds in limited minutes reflected his value as an energy player. A +10 plus-minus for a bench contributor tells you the Lakers were significantly better with him on the floor than off it.
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | F | 28 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% | +6 |
| Rui Hachimura | F | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 69.2% | +18 |
| Austin Reaves | G | 18 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0% | +6 |
| Jaxson Hayes | C | 16 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 80.0% | +26 |
| Marcus Smart | G | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 28.6% | +6 |
| Jake LaRavia | G | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66.7% | +21 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | F | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | +10 |
| Maxi Kleber | F | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.7% | -6 |
| Team Total | — | 124 | 47 | 35 | 8 | 3 | 55.8% | — |
The Lakers bench produced 39 points — an enormous contribution that allowed JJ Redick to rest starters while maintaining a lead that grew throughout the second half.
In the absence of a dominant star performance, Naji Marshall was Dallas’s most effective offensive player with 19 points on 61.5% shooting.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 19 |
| Rebounds | 2 |
| Assists | 4 |
| Steals | 2 |
| Turnovers | 2 |
| FG Made / Att | 8 / 13 |
| FG % | 61.5% |
| FT Made / Att | 3 / 5 |
| Points in Paint | 12 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 |
| +/- | -2 |
| Efficiency Rating | 19 |
Marshall was one of only two Dallas players to finish with a positive efficiency rating. His 12 points in the paint showed he was willing to attack the basket aggressively, but the team around him simply could not match the Lakers’ collective output.
P.J. Washington had a productive individual game on the stat sheet but struggled in the context of a blowout.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 18 |
| Rebounds | 4 |
| Assists | 2 |
| FG Made / Att | 5 / 10 |
| FG % | 50.0% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 1 / 4 |
| FT Made / Att | 7 / 8 |
| FT % | 87.5% |
| Points in Paint | 8 |
| +/- | -4 |
| Efficiency Rating | 19 |
Washington shot well from the line and scored efficiently, but his -4 plus-minus tells the story of a team getting outplayed around him. His four fouls drawn were the most of any Dallas player, giving him his best path to the free throw line.
Brandon Williams was the most complete performer on the Dallas side, posting 17 points and a team-high 7 assists despite fouling out issues.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 17 |
| Rebounds | 5 |
| Assists | 7 |
| Steals | 1 |
| Turnovers | 4 |
| FG Made / Att | 6 / 11 |
| FG % | 54.5% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 1 / 3 |
| FT Made / Att | 4 / 5 |
| Points in Paint | 8 |
| +/- | +2 |
| Efficiency Rating | 24 |
Williams was the only Dallas starter with a positive plus-minus. His 7 assists and 17 points in a 20-point loss show he was engaged and productive, but 4 turnovers undermined his impact at critical moments. Dallas’s offense moved noticeably better when Williams was initiating.
Klay Thompson had one of his quieter games in recent weeks, finishing with just 9 points and a significant 4 turnovers.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 9 |
| Rebounds | 3 |
| Turnovers | 4 |
| Steals | 1 |
| FG Made / Att | 4 / 8 |
| FG % | 50.0% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 1 / 3 |
| 3PT % | 33.3% |
| +/- | -2 |
| Efficiency Rating | 5 |
Thompson’s four turnovers were the most of any Dallas player and contributed heavily to the team’s 15-turnover total. The Lakers converted those turnovers into 20 points off turnovers — a swing that played a major role in the final margin.
His shooting was actually decent (50% overall) but the careless ball handling and the -2 rating made this a forgettable performance compared to what he is capable of at his best.
Khris Middleton had a difficult game, finishing with just 8 points on 27.3% shooting from the floor.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 8 |
| Rebounds | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Turnovers | 1 |
| FG Made / Att | 3 / 11 |
| FG % | 27.3% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 1 / 5 |
| 3PT % | 20.0% |
| +/- | -16 |
| True Shooting % | 35.0% |
Middleton’s -16 plus-minus was the worst on the Dallas roster. The Lakers consistently targeted him in switch situations and his low true shooting percentage of 35% was a drag on Dallas’s offensive efficiency throughout the game.
Daniel Gafford posted 6 rebounds and a block but was limited by 3 personal fouls and 2 turnovers.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Points | 2 |
| Rebounds | 6 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Blocks | 1 |
| Turnovers | 2 |
| Personal Fouls | 3 |
| FG Made / Att | 1 / 2 |
| Second Chance Points | 2 |
| +/- | -2 |
Gafford was disciplined defensively in stretches but 3 fouls in limited minutes disrupted his ability to stay on the floor during critical third-quarter possessions when the Lakers were building their big lead.
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | F | 19 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 61.5% | -2 |
| P.J. Washington | F | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0% | -4 |
| Brandon Williams | G | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 54.5% | +2 |
| Klay Thompson | G | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | -2 |
| Khris Middleton | F | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.3% | -16 |
| Marvin Bagley III | F | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42.9% | -18 |
| Tyus Jones | G | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | -22 |
| Daniel Gafford | C | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% | -2 |
| Dwight Powell | F-C | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | -4 |
| Team Total | — | 104 | 42 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 49.4% | — |
Dallas’s bench contributed 29 points — respectable in isolation, but undermined by the team’s 15 turnovers that handed Los Angeles easy transition baskets all night.
| Category | Lakers | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 124 | 104 |
| FG Made / Att | 48 / 86 | 39 / 79 |
| FG % | 55.8% | 49.4% |
| 3PT Made / Att | 10 / 31 | 7 / 26 |
| 3PT % | 32.3% | 26.9% |
| FT Made / Att | 18 / 21 | 19 / 25 |
| FT % | 85.7% | 76.0% |
| Total Rebounds | 47 | 42 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 4 |
| Assists | 35 | 22 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 15 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 20 | 15 |
| Fast Break Points | 20 | 18 |
| Second Chance Points | 9 | 4 |
| Points in Paint | 66 | 54 |
| Bench Points | 39 | 29 |
| Biggest Lead | 22 | 2 |
| Effective FG % | 61.6% | 53.8% |
| True Shooting % | 65.1% | 57.8% |
| Assists / Turnover Ratio | 2.92 | 1.47 |
The most damaging gap was not scoring — it was the assist-to-turnover ratio. Los Angeles ran the offense with precision at a 2.92 ratio. Dallas’s 1.47 ratio tells the story of a team that was forced into isolation and making poor decisions under pressure. The paint also told the story: 66–54 in LA’s favor, meaning the Lakers outscored Dallas by 12 inside the arc alone.
The Lakers came out in full attack mode. LeBron made three of his first four shots, Hachimura hit his first three-pointer inside 90 seconds, and Hayes converted two early baskets at the rim.
A 36-point first quarter set a blazing early pace. Dallas answered with 31 of their own but were already chasing in a game they had not been expected to control.
Dallas outscored LA 32–28 in the second quarter and briefly held a 2-point lead — their biggest lead of the entire game. Brandon Williams orchestrated the run with a combination of drives and kick-outs to Washington and Marshall.
The halftime score of 64–63 in LA’s favor was the closest moment of the game after the first minutes.
The Lakers opened the third quarter on a 10–4 run and never looked back. LeBron found Hayes in the pick-and-roll twice for easy dunks, Hachimura hit back-to-back jumpers, and Smart forced two consecutive turnovers from the Dallas backcourt.
By the time the third quarter ended, LA’s lead had ballooned to 96–82. The game was functionally over. Dallas coach Jason Kidd called two timeouts in that period, but neither slowed the Lakers’ momentum.
Both teams emptied their benches in the fourth. LaRavia and Kleber logged heavy minutes for the Lakers while AJ Johnson and Dwight Powell got time for Dallas. The Mavericks outscored LA 22–28 in the period but the damage was already done.
The final margin of 20 points did not fully reflect how dominant the third quarter had been. By the final buzzer, JJ Redick’s squad had delivered one of their most complete performances of the entire 2025–26 season.
| Player | Team | True Shooting % | +/- | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | 80.0% | +26 | 25 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | 80.8% | +18 | 17 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | 75.1% | +21 | 12 |
| LeBron James | LAL | 60.7% | +6 | 40 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | 64.5% | +6 | 23 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | 64.4% | +2 | 24 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | 66.6% | -4 | 19 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | 62.5% | -2 | 19 |
| Klay Thompson | DAL | 56.3% | -2 | 5 |
| Khris Middleton | DAL | 35.0% | -16 | -1 |
The efficiency comparison reveals exactly why the scoreline was so lopsided. Every starting Laker except Marcus Smart posted a positive plus-minus. Four out of seven Dallas players who logged significant minutes finished with a negative plus-minus of at least -2.
LeBron James recording a triple-double at age 40 is a story worth discussing in the broader context of his 2025–26 season. He became just the second player in NBA history to record a triple-double in the season they turn 41, joining an incredibly exclusive club.
His 12 assists against Dallas matched his season-high and demonstrated that even in a year when his scoring output has modestly dipped, his playmaking has never been sharper. The 28-point, 10-rebound, 12-assist line against the Mavericks is the kind of performance that reminds the league why LeBron James continues to defy every expectation placed on athletes his age.
Dallas’s 15 turnovers were the defining narrative of the game beyond the final score. The Lakers converted those 15 turnovers into 20 points — a swing that essentially accounts for more than half the final 20-point margin.
Klay Thompson’s 4 turnovers and Brandon Williams’ 4 turnovers were particularly costly. Combined with Daniel Gafford’s 2 and Naji Marshall’s 2, Dallas basically handed Los Angeles an extra possession every four minutes of game time.
The assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.47 is an alarming number for a team with playoff aspirations. For context, the Lakers’ 2.92 ratio on the same night is roughly double. Ball security is currently the biggest issue separating Dallas from the Western Conference’s elite teams.
The Lakers’ 66 points in the paint compared to Dallas’s 54 represents a 12-point advantage in the most efficient area of the court. Jaxson Hayes and LeBron James combined for 30 paint points alone.
Dallas’s interior defense simply could not contain the pick-and-roll combination of LeBron setting up Hayes. The two connected multiple times in the third quarter on actions where Hayes rolled hard to the rim after screens and converted at an 88.5% clip on shots at the rim throughout the game.
| Date | Location | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Crypto.com Arena, LA | Lakers Win | LAL 124 – DAL 104 |
| April 5, 2026 (Upcoming) | American Airlines Center, Dallas | TBD | — |
The Lakers and Mavericks meet again on April 5, 2026, in Dallas — the final matchup of the regular season between these two teams. Based on the February performance, the Mavericks will need significant adjustments in their ball security and interior defense to avoid another blowout.
The Lakers bench outscored Dallas’s bench 39–29. Jake LaRavia’s 11 points, Jarred Vanderbilt’s 5 rebounds and 2 steals, and Maxi Kleber’s 3-of-4 three-point shooting all contributed to a depth advantage that the Mavericks simply could not match.
Bench production has been one of the story lines of JJ Redick’s Lakers this season. On a night when the starters were excellent, the second unit kept the pressure on and prevented any Dallas comeback run from gaining real traction.
The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks has always been compelling because of shared playoff history and comparable fan passion levels. The 2025–26 season Lakers squad under Redick has built genuine depth around LeBron James that makes them a formidable opponent for any team in the Western Conference.
Dallas, meanwhile, remains in transition. The Mavericks are navigating a post-Luka Doncic era that has required roster recalibration. The team has flashes of quality — Williams is developing rapidly, Marshall is a reliable scorer — but the turnover problem and defensive inconsistency remain unsolved concerns heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 124–104 on February 12, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. It was a dominant second-half performance that saw the Lakers lead by as many as 22 points.
LeBron recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. He shot 50% from the field and added 9 fast break points, making it one of the best individual performances in the Lakers vs Mavericks box score.
LeBron James led all scorers with 28 points. Rui Hachimura was second with 21 points on exceptional efficiency, shooting 69.2% from the field and 75% from three-point range.
Jaxson Hayes had an elite game — 16 points on 80% shooting, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a remarkable +26 plus-minus. He was the most impactful role player in the Lakers vs Mavericks player stats breakdown.
Dallas committed 15 turnovers, and the Lakers converted those into 20 points. Klay Thompson and Brandon Williams each had 4 turnovers, making ball security the key issue in the Mavericks’ 20-point loss.
The Lakers shot 55.8% overall from the field, 32.3% from three, and 85.7% from the free throw line. Their effective FG percentage of 61.6% and true shooting of 65.1% represented one of their most efficient offensive nights of the season.
Naji Marshall led the Mavericks with 19 points on 61.5% shooting. P.J. Washington added 18 and Brandon Williams contributed 17, but no Dallas player could match the efficiency of the Lakers’ top scorers.
Hachimura scored 21 points with 3 three-pointers on 4 attempts (75%), finishing with an 80.8% true shooting percentage and an 18 plus-minus. He was arguably the most efficient scorer in the entire Lakers vs Mavericks box score.
The Lakers scored 66 points in the paint compared to Dallas’s 54 — a 12-point interior advantage. Jaxson Hayes converted all 16 of his points from inside, and LeBron James added 14 paint points in the Lakers’ dominant interior performance.
The two teams meet again on April 5, 2026, at American Airlines Center in Dallas. That game could have significant playoff seeding implications for both Western Conference franchises heading into the postseason.
The Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks match player stats from February 12, 2026, paint a vivid picture of where both franchises stand at this stage of the 2025–26 NBA season.
Los Angeles was dominant in every phase that matters — paint scoring, assist-to-turnover ratio, bench production, and third-quarter execution.
LeBron James reminded everyone at 40 years old that he remains one of the most complete players in the game, while Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes provided the kind of supporting cast performances that championship teams require.
For Dallas, the 15 turnovers and defensive breakdowns in the third quarter are the critical areas to address before the postseason arrives.
With a rematch scheduled for April 5 in Dallas, the Mavericks will have a chance at revenge, but they will need to solve their turnover problem first if they want a different result in that all-important final regular season meeting.