3rd Quarter Report
The Mavericks and the Lakers have both shown up for the game, but their offenses are struggling. With the Mavericks leading 55-50, they appear to be the better team so far, but there’s still one more quarter to go.
The Mavericks came into the game with five consecutive losses and are on the verge of making it six. Can they turn things around, or will the Lakers hand them another defeat? Only time will tell.
Who’s Playing
Los Angeles Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks
Current Records: Los Angeles 20-15, Dallas 20-16
How To Watch
What to Know
The Mavericks will be playing in front of their home crowd on Tuesday, but they might need that home-court advantage. Coming off a game just yesterday, they will face the Los Angeles Lakers at 7:30 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are struggling with a five-game losing streak.
In their last game, the Mavericks suffered a 119-104 loss to the Grizzlies on the road. Despite being ahead 38-26 in the second quarter, they couldn’t maintain the lead.
On the other hand, the Lakers were unable to close the gap in their recent game against the Rockets, falling 119-115.
Although the Lakers lost, there were some standout performances, particularly from Anthony Davis, who recorded a double-double with 30 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron James also contributed with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists.
Dallas’ record now stands at 20-16, while the Lakers dropped to 20-15 after their recent loss, ending a three-game winning streak on the road.
In their previous matchup back in January 2024, the Mavericks suffered a 127-110 defeat against the Lakers. Can they contain Davis this time around and secure a win? Only time will tell.
Odds
According to the latest NBA odds, Los Angeles is a 6.5-point favorite against Dallas.
The line for this game has shifted from the Lakers being 3.5-point favorites at the opening.
The over/under is set at 219.5 points.
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Series History
Dallas has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Los Angeles.
- Jan 17, 2024 – Los Angeles 127 vs. Dallas 110
- Dec 12, 2023 – Dallas 127 vs. Los Angeles 125
- Nov 22, 2023 – Dallas 104 vs. Los Angeles 101
- Mar 17, 2023 – Dallas 111 vs. Los Angeles 110
- Feb 26, 2023 – Los Angeles 111 vs. Dallas 108
- Jan 12, 2023 – Dallas 119 vs. Los Angeles 115
- Dec 25, 2022 – Dallas 124 vs. Los Angeles 115
- Mar 29, 2022 – Dallas 128 vs. Los Angeles 110
- Mar 01, 2022 – Dallas 109 vs. Los Angeles 104
- Dec 15, 2021 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Dallas 104
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