April 5, 2026Updated 7:04 pm EDT
The Dallas Mavericks (24-53) aim to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (50-27) on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs on NBC/Peacock.
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Los Angeles vs. Dallas odds
Odds provided by BetMGM.
Injury reports
Lakers
Luka Doncic: Out (Hamstring),
Austin Reaves: Out (Rib),
Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle)
Mavericks
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee),
Caleb Martin: Out (Foot),
Marvin Bagley III: Probable (Shoulder)
Stats to know
- The Lakers average just 2.8 fewer points per contest (116.5) than the Mavericks surrender (119.3).
- The Mavericks put up just 1.4 fewer points per game (113.6) than the Lakers give up on average (115.0).
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