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Lakers' Gabe Vincent Sinks 5 Straight Threes in Preseason Thriller
16 Oct
Summary
- Gabe Vincent scored 18 points in the first quarter, hitting 5 straight 3-pointers
- Lakers lost 121-94 to the Mavericks, outscored 37-8 in the 4th quarter
- Jarred Vanderbilt left the game with a left quad contusion
On October 11, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Dallas Mavericks in a preseason exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena. The star of the night was Lakers guard Gabe Vincent, who put on a shooting clinic in the first quarter.
Vincent started the game by nailing four consecutive 3-pointers, giving the Lakers an early lead. When Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg tried to defend him, Vincent calmly sank his fifth 3-pointer over the outstretched hand of the 6-9 Flagg, drawing cheers from the pro-Lakers crowd.
By the end of the first quarter, Vincent had scored 18 points, showcasing his sharpshooting skills. However, the Lakers were unable to maintain their momentum, as the Mavericks outscored them 37-8 in the fourth quarter, leading to a 121-94 defeat.
The Lakers' starting lineup, which included Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, and Jarred Vanderbilt, had a mixed performance. Vanderbilt, in particular, was forced to leave the game late in the second quarter due to a left quad contusion after banging his knee with a Mavericks defender. Despite the injury, Vanderbilt managed to score 5 points and grab 7 rebounds before exiting the game.
The Lakers will look to bounce back in their final preseason game against the Sacramento Kings on October 13, 2025, as they prepare for the regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 17, 2025.
