Lakers vs. Mavericks score, live updates: Luka Dončić, Los Angeles leading Dallas at halftime

Q2 0:00 – Lakers 65, Mavericks 52

At the half, the Lakers lead by 13 over the Mavericks. The Lakers outscored the Mavericks 28-24 in the second quarter to maintain their double-digit advantage.

Luka Dončić, playing in his second game in Dallas since becoming a Laker, has a game-high 17 points in the first half. A big hill to climb for the Mavericks to get back in this game.