The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-70 in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The Lakers' defense smothered their opponents, holding them to 70 points overall and just 26 across the final two quarters.
Arthur Kaluma led the way for Los Angeles with 34 points, six three-pointers and five rebounds, confirming his status as one of the standouts of the tournament after the opening two games. The Lakers, fresh from their win over the Golden State squad, moved to 2-0 in the summer standings, while Dallas dropped to 0-2.
The Mavericks stayed within touching distance in the first half, but a 20-13 third quarter and a 24-13 fourth quarter shut the door on any Texas comeback. For the Lakers it was a display of collective strength, with several young roster players getting on the scoresheet.