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We Did It!

The Lakers entered the Mavs' house with a mission, and they wasted no time asserting their dominance.

The first quarter was a display of pure offensive power, with the Lakers putting up 43 points to the Mavericks' 28.

Y/n was unstoppable from the jump, putting on a clinic with 32 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists, 1 steal, and 4 blocks in just 25 minutes of play. His efficiency was jaw-dropping, going 15-17 from the field.

Lebron, though still nursing his ankle, contributed significantly with 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists in 18 minutes of play.

Evan Mobley was a force on the boards and on defense, racking up 13 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block in 21 minutes.

However, Anthony Davis struggled due to his shoulder injury, managing only 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in 19 minutes.

By the time there were 56.5 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was a staggering 80-48 in favor of the Lakers. They finished the half at 84-53, utterly dismantling the Mavericks in the first half.

With the game seemingly in hand, the Lakers' coaching staff made the decision to rest their stars for the second half.

This allowed the Mavericks to claw their way back into the game, outscoring the Lakers 35-22 in the third quarter.

The fourth quarter was even more intense, as the Mavs pushed hard to close the gap, outscoring the Lakers 44-30.

Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić were determined to bring their team back, with Kyrie playing 41 minutes and dropping 45 points and 8 assists.

Luka added 39 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in 33 minutes, though his shooting was inefficient, particularly from deep.

Despite the Mavericks' valiant comeback attempt, the Lakers' early lead proved insurmountable.

The final score was 136-132, with the Lakers holding on for the win thanks to their bench's resilience in the face of the Mavs' surge.

The victory left the Lakers one game away from sweeping the series and advancing to the NBA Finals.

In the post-game interview, Y/n was asked about the intense game and made a playful remark, saying.

"Kyrie might be a role player because he plays way better at home," before laughing and clarifying, "I'm just kidding—he's a great offensive player."

He went on to discuss the Lakers' approach, mentioning how their coaches have been cautious with player minutes due to the team's various injuries.

He listed, "My ankle, Evan's knee, AD's shoulder, Bron's ankle... and we've still got guys out like Max Christie, Christian Wood, Cam Reddish, and Jared Vanderbilt."

Y/n emphasized the importance of staying healthy with the Finals so close, highlighting how crucial it is to manage their time on the court wisely.

As Y/n quietly held Y/n Jr. in his arms, gently rocking him back and forth, he found himself deep in thought.

Jenna was napping nearby, resting after a long day, and the room was peaceful, filled only with the soft sounds of his son's breathing. But Y/n's mind was already on the next challenge.

He knew that game 4 against the Mavericks was going to be pivotal. With the series leaning heavily in the Lakers' favor, this was their chance to deliver a crushing blow and secure their place in the finals.

But it wouldn't be easy—Dallas would be desperate, and Y/n could feel the weight of that pressure bearing down on him.

As he looked down at Y/n Jr., his thoughts crystallized. To win this game, he'd need to put the team on his back. The playoffs had already been grueling, with injuries stacking up and his teammates pushing through their own pain.