DAL Mavericks vs. LA Lakers – NBA on Prime Video Game Day Preview: 11.28.2025

Get expert DAL Mavericks vs. LA Lakers NBA on Prime Video insights for 11.28.2025. Preview odds, injuries, and key matchups before making your NBA picks.

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AD vs. Luka, Mavs vs. Lakers 🍿 pic.twitter.com/nq4iK3WpLk

— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) November 28, 2025

When: Friday, November 28, 2025 — 10:00 p.m. ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, CA
TV: Amazon Prime Video

Spread: LA Lakers –10.5
O/U: 230.5 points
Moneyline: DAL +380 / LAL –550

DAL Mavericks vs. LA Lakers Game Day Preview

Tonight’s NBA on Prime Video showdown in Los Angeles features serious emotional and competitive weight as Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis face their former teams in the final NBA Cup group stage matchup. The LA Lakers (13–4) have already clinched a quarterfinal berth with a perfect 3–0 group record and enter riding a five-game winning streak. The Dallas Mavericks (5–14), meanwhile, have been eliminated from the tournament and are searching for answers in a season defined by injuries, roster turnover, and organizational upheaval.

The Lakers are surging behind their star trio. Dončić continues to deliver MVP-level numbers, Austin Reaves is having a breakout scoring season, and LeBron James, in his unprecedented 23rd year, remains a stabilizing force. For Dallas, the struggles have been significant — the league’s worst offensive rating, multiple key injuries, and a 5–14 record that reflects a roster still adjusting to life without Dončić. With Davis hoping to return as a game-time decision, the Mavericks are desperate for any spark in a season full of setbacks.

Dallas Mavericks

2025 Record: 5–14 (13th Western Conference)
2025 Road Record: 1-5
StatementGames NBA Power Ranking: 23

The Dallas Mavericks enter tonight’s matchup in a difficult stretch, sitting at 5–14 after a challenging offseason and a series of major injuries. The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers reshaped the franchise, but the short-term impact has been harsh. Anthony Davis, the centerpiece acquired in the deal, has missed 14 games with a left calf strain but is pushing to return tonight as a game-time decision.

Head coach Jason Kidd acknowledged this week that the team is “playing hard” but is overwhelmed by injuries, noting that “a hundred million dollars” worth of talent is sitting on the sideline. Dereck Lively II (foot) and Kyrie Irving (knee) remain out, rookie Cooper Flagg leads the roster with 15.9 points per game, and the team ranks 29th in scoring and 28th in assists. With the offense lagging and confidence shaken by a poor home environment, Dallas faces an uphill battle against a locked-in Lakers squad.

Dallas Mavericks' Anthony Davis – sidelined for the last month with a calf strain – plans to return to action against the Lakers in Los Angeles tonight, sources tell ESPN. It's the first time the 2020 NBA champion is facing his former team in L.A. since the February trade. pic.twitter.com/D5Dg6uPz3Y

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 28, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers

2025 Record: 13–4 (2nd Western Conference)
2025 Home Record: 5-2
StatementGames NBA Power Ranking: 6

The LA Lakers continue to play like a legitimate championship contender, surging to a 13–4 record behind elite play from Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James. Dončić is posting a career-high 35.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9.2 assists, including standout performances in previous matchups against his former team. With LeBron healthy again and Reaves emerging as the roster’s leading scorer at 27.9 PPG, the Lakers looked dominant in their last outing — a 135–118 win over the Clippers.

JJ Redick’s group is healthy, connected, and executing. The Lakers have already advanced to the NBA Cup knockout stage, and they’ve done so while navigating short-term injuries to pieces like Deandre Ayton. Redick emphasized this week that rivalries “happen organically,” but he views all opponents as “the enemy.” That mindset has fueled a team that currently owns the best three-quarter closing record in NBA history under Redick’s leadership. If the Lakers maintain pace and defensive composure, they’ll control this matchup from opening tip.

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Mavericks vs. Lakers Facts

• Dallas has the worst offensive rating in the league this season.
• The UNDER has hit in five straight Mavericks road games.
• The LA Lakers are on a five-game winning streak.
• Max Christie has hit over 9.5 points in 15 of his last 17 games.
• Rui Hachimura has exceeded 11.5 points in 5 of his last 6 home games.