The thrilling NBA action between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers is set to take place on January 7, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT.
Dallas averages more points per game than the Lakers (116.7, eighth) and their opponents only average 112.3, twelfth.
The Mavericks have the best shooting efficiency with a field goal rate of 48.2%, which ranks sixth. The Lakers are closely following with a 47.3% mark, which ranks ninth.
Dallas has a big lead in rebounding, averaging 44.8 per game (12th) compared to the Lakers' 41.6 per game (26th).
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA game, plus plenty more.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers: Date and tip-off time
The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers will meet in an electrifying NBA battle on January 7, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at American Airlines Center, in Dallas, Texas.
| Date | January 7, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers live on:
- TV channel: TNT
- Streaming service: DirecTV Stream
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Dallas Mavericks team news
Kyrie Irving scores 24.3 points and assists 4.9 times per game.
Dereck Lively II blocks 1.67 shots per game and grabs 7.8 rebounds per game.
Dallas Mavericks Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| PG, Dante Exum | Wrist injury | Out |
| PG, Luka Doncic | Calf injury | Out |
Los Angeles Lakers team news
Anthony Davis has scored 26 points, grabbed 11.8 rebounds, made 78.6% of his free throws, and made 52.3% of his field goal attempts.
LeBron James serves 34.9 minutes per game and only turns the ball over 3.7 times per game with 8.9 assists per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| PF, Jarred Vanderbilt | Knee injury | Out |
| PG, Gabe Vincent | Oblique injury | Out |
Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers head-to-head record
The last five games between the Mavericks and the Lakers have been decided by three points or less, which means that this game will be very close. The most recent time this happened was on the 18th of January 2024, when the Lakers easily won 127–110, showing that they can regulate the game when they are in the groove.
The Mavericks, on the other hand, won the other two games, including an exciting 127-125 win on the 13th of December 2023, and a 104-101 win on the 23rd of November 2023, showing how tough they are when things get tough. In another game, on the 27th of February 2023, the Lakers barely beat the Mavericks 111–108, showing that they are stronger than the Thunder in important times.
Both teams have won and lost their last few games, so this one could come down to who controls the boards, how well Dallas scores, and how well the Lakers can use Anthony Davis along with LeBron James.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2024 | Lakers 127-110 Mavericks |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Mavericks 127-125 Lakers |
| Nov 23, 2023 | Mavericks 104-101 Lakers |
| Mar 18, 2023 | Mavericks 111-110 Lakers |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Lakers 111-108 Mavericks |