The Los Angeles Lakers (13-4) host the Dallas Mavericks (5-14) on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET, aiming to extend their four-game home winning streak. Los Angeles enters as 10.5-point favorites with a total set at 232.5.
The Lakers have thrived as favorites, winning seven of eight such games, while Dallas has struggled as underdogs, winning just twice in 12 tries. The Lakers average 118.3 points per game, ranking 13th, and are unbeaten when scoring more than 115.5. Dallas, ranked 29th in scoring at 109.5 points per game, faces a tough challenge against Los Angeles’ balanced attack.
Game Details
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| Name | Pos | Est. Return Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | C | 28 Nov | Day-To-Day | 26 Nov: Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Clippers. |
Dallas Mavericks Injuries
| Name | Pos | Est. Return Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | F | 28 Nov | Out | 26 Nov: Davis (calf) will be listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Lakers. |
| Dereck Lively II | C | 3 Dec | Out | 26 Nov: Lively (foot) will miss the next three games and will be re-evaluated in seven-to-ten days. |
| Dante Exum | G | 1 Oct | Out | 21 Nov: The Mavericks announced Thursday that Exum will undergo season-ending knee surgery. |
| Kyrie Irving | G | 1 Jan | Out | 29 Sep: At Media Day on Monday, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd refuted the report that Irving (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery. |
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