LeBron James delivers early statement against Mavericks in 2019
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
In a notable early-season matchup, LeBron James recorded a triple-double against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on October 31, 2019. After trailing at halftime, the Lakers rallied to force overtime, where James scored nine points to secure a 119-110 victory. This win marked a turning point as the Lakers began a strong season after missing the playoffs the previous year.
- •LeBron James scored 39 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists.
- •The Lakers trailed 58-48 at halftime.
- •Danny Green's three-pointer tied the game and sent it to overtime.
- •The Lakers started the 2019-20 season after missing the playoffs previously.
- •Lakers went on to win seven consecutive games following this match.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Putting away the Nuggets
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Knocking out Rip City
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Downing the Nuggets
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Early statement vs. Mavs
"LeBron James put his foot down in Game 5 of the 2020 Western Conference finals to get the Lakers past the Nuggets and into the NBA Finals.
"LeBron James' big triple-double against the Nuggets in February 2020 helped establish that the Lakers were the team to beat that season.
"In the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, LeBron James turned in a triple-double to help the Lakers put away the Trail Blazers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:01 PMLeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Putting away the Nuggets
LeBron James put his foot down in Game 5 of the 2020 Western Conference finals to get the Lakers past the Nuggets and into the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:01 PMLeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Knocking out Rip City
In the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, LeBron James turned in a triple-double to help the Lakers put away the Trail Blazers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:03 PMLeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Downing the Nuggets
LeBron James' big triple-double against the Nuggets in February 2020 helped establish that the Lakers were the team to beat that season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:01 PMLeBron James' greatest games with the Lakers: Early statement vs. Mavs
Early in the 2019-20 season, LeBron James made a big statement against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks with a monster triple-double.
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