The Los Angeles Lakers came out of the All-Star break looking prepared for the final stretch of the season, taking down the Dallas Mavericks in a 124-102 victory. Julius Randle put on a fantastic return performance, notching a triple-double to lead the way for LA.
Randle finished with a team-high 18 points (9-13), 12 rebounds and 10 assists, giving him his fifth career triple-double. That ties Randle with Pau Gasol for third all-time in triple-double accrued in Lakers franchise history, an impressive feat.
Lonzo Ball played 17 minutes in a game he was expected to play at a limited capacity, scoring nine points with six assists and seven rebounds.