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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Lakers, Mavericks to play an exhibition game in Las Vegas that they decided to schedule: Will Luka Dončić, Cooper Flagg play?
The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks will play a preseason exhibition game in Las Vegas. This is a decision made not by the NBA, but by the two teams that completed one of the most controversial trades in sports history just months ago when the Mavericks dealt Luka Dončić to the Lakers. Advertisement Since that trade, the Lakers have flamed out of the first round of the playoffs, and the Mavericks have won the NBA Draft lottery. Dallas will presumably select Duke phenom Cooper Flagg, who will be immediately be handed the torch that Dončić carried as the team's franchise player and long-term hope for championship success. Will Luka Dončić actually play in October's Lakers-Mavericks exhibition in Las Vegas? (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) (Allen J. Schaben via Getty Images) Will Flagg, Dončić or both see the court in the game scheduled for Oct. 15 at T-Mobile Arena? Who knows? But the Lakers and Mavericks seem content to cash in on the hype in a matchup that should garner considerably more attention that your average NBA preseason contest. The Lakers confirmed the existence of the game on Monday. And to be clear, this is a game that both teams chose to schedule, as is custom with the NBA preseason. As The Athletic explained in a feature on the NBA preseason last fall: "Teams arrange their own schedules, pick their own opponents and have their own reasons for doing so. ... There are few rules for the preseason. They don't even play games if they don't want to. The NBA doesn't mandate a minimum number of games, just that teams can't play more than six each year. The rest is up to the teams themselves." When will the Lakers and Mavericks play in a game that actually counts? That's yet to be determined. The NBA schedule generally isn't set until August. Until then, both teams will maintain their collective buzz amid the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Livestream: How to Watch Luka Doncic's Return to Dallas Online
Rolling Stone and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Back in February, Dallas shocked the NBA with the surprise trade of their superstar Luka Doncic to Los Angeles. And now, the Slovenian-born basketball player will get his revenge when the No. 3-seed L.A. Lakers battle the No. 10-seed Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, April 9. Advertisement The Lakers are fighting for positioning in the playoffs, while the Mavericks have fallen off a cliff since the big trade, as the team is holding on to the final spot in the play-in tournament at the end of the season. Meanwhile, the Lakers have the edge over Mavs in tonight's game. More from Rolling Stone At a Glance: How to Watch L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Online get free trial at directv stream Want to watch L.A. vs. Mavericks online? Below is a quick guide on how to stream the Mavericks vs. the Lakers without cable. How to Watch L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Online The Lakers-Mavericks game is airing live on ESPN, so cord-cutters will want to get a cable streaming service to watch the match online. Our top recommendations are DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV, and Hulu + Live TV. Here are more details on pricing and free trial information for these live TV streamers. Advertisement And aside from the Lakers-Mavericks game, ESPN has a few big sporting events coming up this month, including the Masters Tournament, UFC 314, WNBA Draft, NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, NFL Draft, and much more. If you want to catch these events, it's best to keep watch ESPN with one of the streaming services listed below. Here's a rundown of the best options to watch L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks online tonight: L.A. Lakers vs Dallas Mavs Livestream: Watch How To Watch NBA Online EDITOR'S PICK DirecTV Stream Pros: Free trial, package options, bonus streaming services Cons: Pricey get free trial Our favorite cable streaming solution for sports fans, DirecTV Stream carries dozens of top channels (such as a live feed of ESPN) and offers excellent local coverage. Also, you get a five-day free trial to test it out before making a commitment. The free trial lets you watch Lakers vs. Mavericks online without cable, and stream Luka's revenge game for free. L.A. Lakers vs Dallas Mavs Livestream: Watch How To Watch NBA Online BEST FOR SPORTS Fubo Pros: Free trial, impressive channel lineup Cons: Pricey, missing TNT, TBS, and other Warner Bros. channels Advertisement get free trial Fubo is a live streaming service that comes with ESPN included with select packages. Packages start at $54.99 for your first month and $84.99 per month after that with the streaming service's current deals, but Fubo has a free trial to try out the service before you commit. Use the free trial to livestream L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks online free. L.A. Lakers vs Dallas Mavs Livestream: Watch How To Watch NBA Online BEST WALLET-FRIENDLY Sling Pros: Wallet-friendly Cons: Limited channel availability, no free trial Get Sling Orange Sling Orange is one of the most wallet-friendly live TV streaming services, with packages starting at $23 for your first month of service ($45.99 per month afterward). You can get up to 35 channels in the Sling Orange plan, like ESPN, Disney Channel, AMC, BBC America, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, IFC, Lifetime, TBS, and much more. Learn more about Sling TV here. Note: Channels and pricing varies and depends on your local TV market. L.A. Lakers vs Dallas Mavs Livestream: Watch How To Watch NBA Online BEST STREAMING BUNDLE Hulu + Live TV Pros: Free trial, bonus streaming services Cons: Pricey, limited channel lineup Advertisement get free trial Hulu + Live TV is also worth considering. It includes ESPN, and it comes bundled with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ at no extra cost. You'll get more than 95 channels, which is fewer than Fubo or DirecTV's bigger packages, but it covers all the major networks. As for pricing, the streaming service starts at $82.99 per month and begins after a three-day free trial. L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Date, Start Time, Location The L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks game takes place at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday, April 9, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. L.A. Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Predictions With top records in the NBA's Western Conference, the L.A. Lakers enter the matchup as the clear favorites. As for this writing, the Lakers have the third seed in the west with ambitions for snagging the second seed — especially after adding Luka Doncic to the team. Advertisement Meanwhile, Mavs, who currently have the tenth seed in the west, have been on a steep decline since trading Luka with a number of injuries and bad basketball. Dallas traded Doncic for Anthony Davis, who is listed as probable with a left adductor strain for tonight's game. The Mavs are looking for a win to stay in the play-in picture, but if the team keeps losing, they can be a lottery team. Either way, it should be one unforgettable game between Lakers and Mavericks, since Luka is looking for revenge on his former-home court in Dallas. get free trial at directv stream Best of Rolling Stone Sign up for RollingStone's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NBA picks: Lakers vs. Mavericks same game parlay – Wednesday, April 9
NBA picks: Lakers vs. Mavericks same game parlay – Wednesday, April 9 The Dallas Mavericks (38-41) face the Los Angeles Lakers (48-31) at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The game tips at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, SportsNet LA, and KFAA. Below, we provide same-game parlay suggestions for you to consider. Watch the NBA with NBA League Pass Winning the spread, total and LeBron James over 23.5 PTS parlay for the Lakers-Mavericks contest nets $56.18 on a $10 bet using the computer picks below. Want to know how each of those wagers looks? Continue scrolling to learn more. NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 6:15 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Lakers vs. Mavericks spread pick Favorite: Lakers (-4) Lakers (-4) Pick ATS: Mavericks +4 (Projected score: Lakers 115, Mavericks 114) Mavericks +4 (Projected score: Lakers 115, Mavericks 114) Against the spread, Los Angeles is 44-35-0 this year. The Lakers' ATS record as 4-point favorites or more is 15-19. Against the spread, Dallas is 38-40-1 this year. As 4-point underdogs or greater, the Mavericks are 14-17 against the spread. Lakers vs. Mavericks total pick Total: 227 227 Pick OU: Over 227 (Projecting 227.9 total points) Over 227 (Projecting 227.9 total points) Los Angeles has combined with its opponents to score more than 227 points in 37 of 79 games this season. In 59.5% of Dallas' games this season (47/79), the teams combined to score more than Wednesday's over/under of 227 points. Lakers games have an average total of 226.3 points this season, 0.7 fewer than Wednesday's over/under. The 227-point total for this game is 1.4 points below the 228.4 points per game average total in Mavericks games this season. LeBron James points prop Points prop: OU 23.5 OU 23.5 Pick: Over (Projecting 24 points) Over (Projecting 24 points) LeBron James' 24.5 points per game average is 1.0 point more than Wednesday's over/under. James has gone up against a points prop bet in 68 games this season, and he's hit the over 34 times. Lakers vs. Mavericks game info
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lakers' Luka Doncic ejected during loss vs. Thunder after picking up second technical foul
Lakers' Luka Doncic ejected during loss vs. Thunder after picking up second technical foul Luka Doncic was ejected during the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at Paycom Center after picking up his second technical foul. The Lakers were leading 108-107 with 7:40 remaining when Doncic appeared to respond to a fan courtside. Doncic picked up his first technical foul with 4:02 left in the third quarter. "It was a weird couple of minutes after that, starting with the ejection," Lakers star LeBron James told reporters. "I don't know why the ref was taking it personal. He had already given Luka one (technical) and Luka knew that. "Luka was going back and forth at that time with a fan sitting courtside. ... The ref took it upon himself to think that it was vs. him, whatever the case may be." Luka Doncic was ejected after picking up a second technical foul. — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 9, 2025 Doncic now has 14 technical fouls on the season, putting him two away from receiving a one-game suspension. Crew chief Tony Brothers told pool reporter Cliff Brunt of the Associated Press that Doncic received his first technical foul after the Lakers guard "directed profanity at a game official." For the second technical, Doncic "looked directly at an official and used vulgar language." Whether Doncic was speaking to the official or not, he has quite the history with Thunder fans, going back to last season's Western Conference semifinals, when he led the Mavericks to a 4-2 series win against OKC. "I love it," Doncic said last year of playing in OKC. "When they chant, 'Luka sucks,' it gets me going." OKC (65-14) will close out the regular season with a three-game road trip, starting Wednesday night at Phoenix. Los Angeles (48-31) will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, marking Doncic's first trip back to American Airlines Center since February's shocking Lakers-Mavericks trade.
USA Today
27-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tuesday's Lakers-Mavericks game brought in record-setting audiences
Tuesday's Lakers-Mavericks game brought in record-setting audiences TNT Sports' networks and platforms powered record-setting audiences for the highly-anticipated @dallasmavs-@Lakers showdown last night. ⤵️ — TNT Sports U.S. PR (@TNTSportsUS) February 26, 2025 It seems like when most people discuss the state of the NBA these days, most of the talk is negative, and a lot of that negative talk seems to center around the league's declining television ratings. But recently, there have been some reasons to feel optimistic that those ratings may be in the process of improving. Luka Doncic's first game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 10 got strong ratings, and the Lakers' big win on Saturday over the Denver Nuggets did even better. In fact, that game this past Saturday was the most-watched program that night across all of television. On Tuesday, the Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic's old team, in a much-anticipated matchup and won by a final score of 107-99. That game, which was televised on TNT's network of outlets, which includes the Max streaming platform, was the most-watched NBA game on cable television outside of opening night, and it won the night in a few key demographic groups. In fact, it was Max's most-watched regular-season NBA telecast of all time. Doncic, a global superstar who perhaps hasn't even started to play the best basketball of his career yet, wearing a Purple and Gold uniform seems to be a big boon for the NBA. Perhaps the best ratings he will generate for the league are yet to come, and perhaps those peak ratings won't even come this season.
