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Lakers vs Mavericks: Preview, probable starting lineup, and more

In today's matchup, Lakers face the Mavericks for the first time since the trade.

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A blockbuster trade which changed the entire landscape of the NBA. Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.

In today’s matchup, Lakers face the Mavericks for the first time since the trade. Luka Doncic will play his first game against the Mavericks since the start of his NBA career.

The most anticipated matchup since the trade deadline has the Lakers favorite to win the game. The Mavericks are missing starters in Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford. With a depleted bench, the Mavs would find it tough to match the pace against the Lakers. The Lakers are coming off their biggest regular season win against the Denver Nuggets.

In head-to-head matchup, Mavericks have a slight edge, winning three games in last five meetings. Their last win in crypto arena came in November, 2023 by 104-101 with Luka Doncic recording 30 points and 12 rebounds.

The Mavs are 3-2 in their last five games, Kyrie Irving is averaging 31.0 points per game which is second best in the league. The team would depend heavily on Klay Thompson and PJ Washington to provide the scoring.

The Lakers are also 3-2 in their last five games. A big win against the Nuggets and the superstar duo of Doncic and LeBron healthy, the Lakers could take down anybody on their own day. Austin Reaves has also provided efficient offense and is averaging 20.0 points and 6.2 assists in the last five games.

Lakers vs Mavericks game details

When: 10:00 pm EST on February 25
Where: Crypto.com arena
TV: TNT/Tru TV/Max
Live Stream: NBA League pass

Lakers vs Mavericks team news

Dallas Mavericks are coming into this matchup with multiple injuries to starters and bench players. Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively III are not available for the matchup. Caleb Martin and Dwight Powell are also ruled out of the matchup.

However, the Los Angeles Lakers come into this matchup with no injuries except Maxi Kleber who is out for the matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers probable lineup

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Jaxson Hayes.

Dallas Mavericks probable lineup

Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Kessler Edwards.

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Suryansh Kumar

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