Superstars collide in Dallas on Sunday when LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers visit Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks.
Doncic comes in as the NBA’s top scorer with 33.2 points while James is seventh with 29.6. The Lakers are in need of wins, currently 1.5 games back of the final playoff spot in the West. Dallas sits in sixth in the West, but three games back of third and three games ahead of 12th.
With a 142-116 dub over San Antonio on Thursday Mavs got back in the win column last week too after three straight losses heading into the All-Star break. Los Angeles got a win Thursday too and now have three wins in their last four outings.
Tip-off at American Airlines Center goes at 3:30 p.m. EST with Dallas a four-point favourite and the total at 236 on the NBA odds.
Lakers vs. Mavericks NBA Betting Odds
It’s been all Mavericks when these teams meet, with Dallas winning in six of their last seven contests with the Lakers and covering in all seven games. Sunday’s the third of four regular season meetings between these teams, with Dallas winning 124-115 on Christmas Day and then 119-115 in double overtime on January 12.
The road hasn’t been a pleasant place for L.A. this season, winning 13 of 31 away from home this season. Dallas is much better on home court too with wins in 20 of their 30 home games. The Mavs have only covered in one of their last six at home though, and are also 1-5 outright in their last five appearances on a Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers
Eight Lakers finished in double-digits in their 124-111 victory over Golden State Thursday. L.A. also scored a season-high 68 bench points as suddenly this team may have more than just LeBron and Anthony Davis. Case in point is Malik Beasley, who led the team with 25 points and was red hot from deep going seven for 11 from three.
The Lakers are still a bottom-five shooting team from three-point range, but the arrivals of Beasley among others from the trade deadline are already helping that out. LeBron and the Lakers are on a playoff push, and he and this new cast can make a big statement at Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks
Thursday’s win against San Antonio was the first victory Luka and new point guard Kyrie Irving have been together for in Dallas. The Mavs exploded for 142 points, shooting 56 per cent from the field and nailing 22 threes. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the club with six made threes off the bench, while Justin Holliday was the most efficient making five of his six three-point attempts.
Doncic came three assists shy of his 11th triple-double this season, recording 28 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Luka’s still averaging over 31 points a game this month, but the arrival of Irving should not only take a load off Doncic’s shoulders but also boost a below-average scoring Dallas offence. Irving has at least 23 points in all five of his games with the Mavs while shooting nearly 55 per cent from the field.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Mavericks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 26 Feb 1:21am | LAL | -4 -110 | O +237 -110 |
| Closing 26 Feb 8:21pm | LAL | -4.5 -105 | O +235.5 -114 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
32.39 |
| Assists |
8.02 |
| Rebounds |
8.62 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.07 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
32.39 |
| Assists |
8.02 |
| Rebounds |
8.62 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.07 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Josh Green (SG)
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Josh Green (SG)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
JaVale McGee (C)
Christian Wood (PF)
Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 6-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Green (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Green will not be in the lineup for Sunday's battle with the Spurs as he is taking a rest day. |
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| Reggie Bullock (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Bullock is taking a day of rest and will not face the Spurs on Sunday. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Out Sun | Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Kleber is nursing a right hamstring ailment, and he will not be in the lineup Sunday against the Spurs. |
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| Josh Green (SG) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Green will not be active for Friday's clash against the Bulls as he will be handed a day to rest. |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Out Sun | Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Hardaway Jr. sat out the last game with left ankle soreness, and he will not participate in Sunday's clash against the Spurs. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Kleber will not take the court against the Bulls on Friday due to a day of rest. |
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| JaVale McGee (C) | Prob Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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McGee is managing a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Friday's battle with the Bulls. |
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| Christian Wood (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 0-2 | 1-1 | + - |
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Wood will not take on the Bulls on Friday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Frank Ntilikina (PG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 28 / 03 / 23 | 2-4 | 3-3 | + - |
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Ntilikina has missed the last two games with a right knee sprain, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Hawks on Sunday. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 27 / 03 / 23 | 2-5 | 3-4 | + - |
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Kleber was held out of the last contest due to a right hamstring injury, but it is expected that he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the 76ers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 26 Feb 1:21am LAL -4 -110 O +237 -110 Closing 26 Feb 8:21pm LAL -4.5 -105 O +235.5 -114 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 32.39
Assists 8.02
Rebounds 8.62
FG% 100
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.07
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 32.39
Assists 8.02
Rebounds 8.62
FG% 100
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.07
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23Josh Green (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Reggie Bullock (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Maxi Kleber (PF)
Out Sun Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 23Josh Green (SG)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Out Sun Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23Maxi Kleber (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23JaVale McGee (C)
Prob Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Christian Wood (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Frank Ntilikina (PG)
Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 03 / 23Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 27 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 5-3 5-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 6-3 6-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Josh Green (SG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 0-1 1-0 + - Green will not be in the lineup for Sunday's battle with the Spurs as he is taking a rest day.
Reggie Bullock (SG) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Bullock is taking a day of rest and will not face the Spurs on Sunday.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Out Sun Hamstring - 08 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Kleber is nursing a right hamstring ailment, and he will not be in the lineup Sunday against the Spurs.
Josh Green (SG) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Green will not be active for Friday's clash against the Bulls as he will be handed a day to rest.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Out Sun Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Hardaway Jr. sat out the last game with left ankle soreness, and he will not participate in Sunday's clash against the Spurs.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Kleber will not take the court against the Bulls on Friday due to a day of rest.
JaVale McGee (C) Prob Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - McGee is managing a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Friday's battle with the Bulls.
Christian Wood (PF) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 0-2 1-1 + - Wood will not take on the Bulls on Friday as he will receive a day of rest.
Frank Ntilikina (PG) Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 03 / 23 2-4 3-3 + - Ntilikina has missed the last two games with a right knee sprain, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Hawks on Sunday.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Wed Hamstring - 27 / 03 / 23 2-5 3-4 + - Kleber was held out of the last contest due to a right hamstring injury, but it is expected that he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the 76ers.