The Los Angeles Lakers head to he American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are 20-15, which puts them in fifth place in the west. The Mavs are 20-16, which puts them in sixth place, directly behind the climbing Lakers.

So as far as the Golden State Warriors are concerned, Dallas is vulnerable. And after watching LeBron James' guys here? The Lakers are vulnerable, too.

The Los Angeles Lakers (20-14) finish a 2-game road trip on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks (20-16). Tip-off from American Airlines is at 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs.

Preview the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game with predictions, starting lineups, and the latest injury news.

Max Christie felt the Los Angeles Lakers' defensive miscommunications allowed the Dallas Mavericks to get an offensive rhythm going.

Both teams played on the road last week, and Monday marked their first home contests since the Palisades Fire began Tuesday.

The Dallas Mavericks continued their four-game homestand with the second game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Mavericks’ goal was to snap a five-game losing skid, while the Lakers’ goal was to avoid a two-game losing skid.

Chris Paul capped an emotional week with a double-double before presenting his jersey to the sons of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

The Palisades Fire is already the most destructive in Los Angeles history. Lakers coach JJ Redick, who resides in Palisades, said Tuesday before his team's game in Dallas that members of his ...

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Dallas.(LM Otero ...