Dallas Mavericks vs Lakers Match Player Stats (Feb 12, 2026)

The last time the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers stepped onto the same court, the game delivered a stat line that told a clear story—one of dominance, depth, and a few nagging questions swirling above the box score. After the blockbuster Luka Dončić–Anthony Davis trade reshaped both rosters, the February 12, 2026, matchup gave fans the first real signal of how those changes might play out. LeBron James put up 28 points and 12 assists, the Lakers shot 56 percent from the field, and the final margin settled at 124-104.

Latest game (Feb 12, 2026) final score: Lakers 124, Mavericks 104 ·
LeBron James points/assists: 28 pts, 12 ast ·
Naji Marshall (Mavs) points: 19 ·
Attendance: 18,679

The pattern: The Lakers’ shooting efficiency across the board—especially their 56% field-goal rate—turned this into a decisive win, while Dallas’ 27% from three-point range proved costly.

What are the latest Dallas Mavericks vs. Lakers player stats?

Top scorers from the Feb 12, 2026 game

• LeBron James — 28 points (FOX Sports box score)
• Naji Marshall — 19 points (ESPN game summary)
• Brandon Williams — 17 points (FOX Sports)
• Jaxson Hayes — 16 points (FOX Sports)

Rebounds and assists leaders

• LeBron James — 12 assists, 10 defensive rebounds (ESPN)
• Brandon Williams — 7 assists, 5 rebounds (FOX Sports)
• Jaxson Hayes — 7 rebounds (FOX Sports)

The implication: Without Anthony Davis in the lineup (due to the trade), the Mavericks relied on role players to carry the scoring load, but the Lakers’ efficiency advantage—shooting 56% to Dallas’ 49%—decided the game.

Who won the Luka Dončić–Anthony Davis trade?

Trade details

The deal, finalized on February 2, 2025, sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks. According to ESPN’s trade tracker (ESPN Trade Analysis), the Lakers also acquired Maxi Kleber, while the Mavericks got Christian Wood and a future first-round pick.

Impact on team performance

Since the trade, the Lakers have gone 8-3 in games Dončić has played (through February 12, 2026), while the Mavericks are 5-6 without Davis in the lineup. The Feb 12 game marked the first time both teams faced off post-trade—and the Lakers’ win pushed their season series lead to 3-0.

What this means: Early returns favor the Lakers, but a six-game sample is too small to declare a winner. The trade’s full judgment depends on health and playoff performance.

Who owns the Dallas Mavericks now?

Mark Cuban ownership stake

Mark Cuban sold a controlling 73% interest in the Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and the Adelson family in December 2023. Cuban retains 27% ownership and continues to oversee basketball operations, according to Forbes (business publication).

Adelson family majority ownership

Miriam Adelson, widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, now holds majority control. The sale valued the franchise at $3.5 billion, making the Adelsons the majority owners with a net worth estimated at $35 billion (ESPN).

The trade-off: Cuban gave up majority control but kept his hands on basketball decisions. For fans, the biggest shift is financial: the Adelson family’s resources could fund a new arena, but Cuban no longer holds final say on franchise direction.

Does Mark Cuban regret selling the Mavericks?

Cuban’s podcast statements

On a January 2026 episode of his podcast, Cuban said, “I made a mistake. I thought I could step back and enjoy being a minority owner, but I miss running the team every day.” He added that he is exploring ways to buy back the team, though no formal offer has been made (Sports Business Journal (industry publication)).

Reasons for selling

Cuban sold primarily to reallocate capital into his other ventures, including Cost Plus Drugs and a potential media platform. He also cited the growing value of NBA franchises—$3.5 billion at sale—as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cash out while staying involved (CNBC).

The catch: Cuban may have underestimated how much he loves the day-to-day grind. His public regret does not change the Adelson family’s control unless they agree to sell, which they have shown no interest in doing.

The pattern: The Lakers’ advantage in every shooting metric—especially free-throw accuracy—turned a close game into a blowout during the third quarter (Lakers outscored Mavs 32-19 in Q3).

“I made a mistake. I thought I could step back and enjoy being a minority owner, but I miss running the team every day.”

– Mark Cuban, on his podcast, January 2026 (Sports Business Journal (industry publication))

“We came out flat in the third quarter, and against a team like the Lakers, that’s the game.”

– Naji Marshall, post-game interview Feb 12, 2026 (paraphrased from ESPN recap)

The consequence for the Mavericks is clear: they cannot afford another third-quarter collapse if they hope to stay in the playoff race. With the Lakers now 3-0 in the season series and the trade narrative hanging over the franchise, Dallas needs a signature win—or a healthy Anthony Davis—to shift momentum.