Through 3 Quarters
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks are deadlocked at 73-73 after three quarters, promising an exciting conclusion. Los Angeles has been relying on point guard Russell Westbrook, who has 16 points and six assists in addition to eight rebounds, and small forward LeBron James, who has 18 points.
The Lakers and Dallas came into this matchup with previous-game wins. Since either team has a chance to claim another victory, we’ll find out who wants it more.
Who’s Playing
Los Angeles @ Dallas
Current Records: Los Angeles 15-13; Dallas 14-13
What to Know
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at American Airlines Center after having had a few days off. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
While not quite a landslide, the matchup between the Lakers and the Orlando Magic on Sunday was still a pretty decisive one as Los Angeles wrapped it up with a 106-94 win at home. It was another big night for Los Angeles’ small forward LeBron James, who dropped a triple-double on 30 points, 11 rebounds, and ten dimes.
Meanwhile, everything went Dallas’ way against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday as they made off with a 120-96 victory. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 70-43. Dallas’ power forward Kristaps Porzingis did his thing and posted a double-double on 24 points and 13 boards along with five blocks.
Los Angeles is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Oklahoma City Thunder Nov. 4 easily too and instead slipped up with a 107-104. In other words, don’t count the Mavericks out just yet.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $108.49
Odds
The Mavericks are a slight 2-point favorite against the Lakers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Dallas have won 11 out of their last 21 games against Los Angeles.
- Apr 24, 2021 – Dallas 108 vs. Los Angeles 93
- Apr 22, 2021 – Dallas 115 vs. Los Angeles 110
- Dec 25, 2020 – Los Angeles 138 vs. Dallas 115
- Jan 10, 2020 – Los Angeles 129 vs. Dallas 114
- Dec 29, 2019 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Dallas 95
- Dec 01, 2019 – Dallas 114 vs. Los Angeles 100
- Nov 01, 2019 – Los Angeles 119 vs. Dallas 110
- Jan 07, 2019 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Dallas 97
- Nov 30, 2018 – Los Angeles 114 vs. Dallas 103
- Oct 31, 2018 – Los Angeles 114 vs. Dallas 113
- Mar 28, 2018 – Los Angeles 103 vs. Dallas 93
- Feb 23, 2018 – Los Angeles 124 vs. Dallas 102
- Feb 10, 2018 – Dallas 130 vs. Los Angeles 123
- Jan 13, 2018 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Dallas 101
- Mar 07, 2017 – Dallas 122 vs. Los Angeles 111
- Jan 22, 2017 – Dallas 122 vs. Los Angeles 73
- Dec 29, 2016 – Dallas 101 vs. Los Angeles 89
- Nov 08, 2016 – Dallas 109 vs. Los Angeles 97
- Jan 26, 2016 – Dallas 92 vs. Los Angeles 90
- Nov 13, 2015 – Dallas 90 vs. Los Angeles 82
- Nov 01, 2015 – Dallas 103 vs. Los Angeles 93