LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NBAE via Getty Images Cooper Flagg just posted 51 points, Luka Dončić’s season is over and the Mavericks’ Sunday date with the Lakers looks at least a little bit more interesting.
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Despite Flagg’s breakout against the Magic, the Mavericks still lost 138-127. They enter this well outside the playoffs, reeling with defensive struggles, allowing nearly 128 points through their last 10, and injuries have been undermining any offensive momentum.
LeBron James and the Lakers have surged recently, scoring at a healthy clip in the paint (52.1) and playing strong conference play, positioning themselves as clear favorites against a slumping Dallas squad. They’ll finish the season without their backcourt of Dončić and Austin Reaves, who are out due to injuries.
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Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk.
