The Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are in sixth place in the Western Conference with a 20-15 record, though they’ve been on a four-game losing streak. Their most recent loss came from the Cleveland Cavaliers, who defeated them 134-122.
The Lakers are in fifth place, also with a 20-15 record. They saw their two-game win streak end with a close 119-115 defeat to the Houston Rockets. Historically, the Mavericks have won 57 of their 174 meetings, while the Lakers lead with 117 victories.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction
The Mavericks are averaging 116.7 points per game this season, ranking 8th in the league, and giving up 112.1 points, which places them 14th. They also pull down 44.8 rebounds per game, ranking 12th, while allowing 44.1 rebounds, which is 15th. From beyond the arc, Dallas makes 13.3 threes per game (17th) and shoots 37.3% from deep, which ranks 9th in the NBA.
The Lakers, meanwhile, score 112.3 points per game (12th) and allow 113.9 points, ranking 19th defensively. They struggle with rebounding, ranking 27th with 41.6 boards per game and 19th with 44.3 rebounds allowed. The Lakers hit 11.9 three-pointers per game (24th) and shoot 35.5% from deep, ranking 18th in the league.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Dallas Mavericks
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- PG Spencer Dinwiddie
- SG Quentin Grimes
- SF Klay Thompson
- PF P.J. Washington
- C Dereck Lively II
Los Angeles Lakers
- PG Austin Reaves
- SG Max Christie
- SF Rui Hachimura
- PF LeBron James
- C Anthony Davis
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries Update
The Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic, who is out due to a calf injury, while Dante Exum will also be unavailable because of a wrist injury. Moreover, Kyrie Irving is also out with an illness.
The Lakers are facing similar challenges with multiple injuries. Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood will both miss the game due to knee injuries. Jalen Hood-Schifino is out with a hamstring injury, and Gabe Vincent will not play because of an oblique injury.
