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Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 25, 2025

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Feb 25, 2025 9:12 PM
The Dallas Mavericks, currently eighth in the Western Conference, are set to take on the fourth-ranked Los Angeles Lakers at crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 10:00 PM. The Mavericks lead the regular season series 1-0 and will look to build on that momentum as they face off against the Lakers, who hold a strong 19-7 home record. This Western Conference showdown promises to be an exciting matchup between two playoff contenders.
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers

Current Odds

DAL
LAL
Over
229.5
-110
Under
231.5
-105
DAL
+10.5
-105
LAL
-9.5
-105
DAL
ML
+426
LAL
ML
-400

Los Angeles Lakers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/22/25 @ Denver Nuggets W 123-100
2/20/25 @ Portland Trail Blazers W 110-102
2/19/25 vs Charlotte Hornets L 100-97
2/12/25 @ Utah Jazz L 131-119
2/10/25 vs Utah Jazz W 132-113

Dallas Mavericks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/23/25 @ Golden State Warriors L 126-102
2/21/25 vs New Orleans Pelicans W 111-103
2/13/25 vs Miami Heat W 118-113
2/12/25 vs Golden State Warriors W 111-107
2/10/25 vs Sacramento Kings L 129-128 OT

Los Angeles Lakers injuries

  • LeBron James (SF): Day-To-Day
  • Maxi Kleber (PF): Out

Dallas Mavericks injuries

  • Caleb Martin (SF): Out
  • P.J. Washington (PF): Day-To-Day
  • Dwight Powell (C): Out
  • Anthony Davis (PF): Out
  • Daniel Gafford (C): Out

Mavericks vs Lakers game info

Type Info
Venue crypto.com Arena
Location Los Angeles, CA
Tip-off Tue 10:00 PM
TV TNT

Mavericks vs Lakers predictions

The Dallas Mavericks are rolling into the matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers with an intriguing mix of talent that's bound to make a splash. Kyrie Irving is the magic man to watch out for. He's commanding the court with an impressive average of 24.7 points per game and looks set to lead the charge with his dazzling ball-handling and clutch shooting. Keep an eye on P.J. Washington, fresh off his day-to-day status. If he's healthy, he's likely to dominate the boards with those hefty 11.3 rebounds I think fans can expect to see. Let's not forget Spencer Dinwiddie. With his knack for creating plays, he might just slip in a few dynamic assists that could shift the momentum in their favor.

Turning the spotlight on the Los Angeles Lakers, it's hard not to talk about LeBron James. Isn't he just something else? Even as he navigates through possible day-to-day injury woes, his presence on the court is like none other. I see him making a strong impact with his scoring, seasoned assists, and a few jaw-dropping grabs on those rebounds. Then there's Austin Reaves, who seems primed for a standout performance. He’s been a revelation this season and could very well be putting up the points, taking a bit of pressure off King James. Rui Hachimura is another name that should pop up quite a bit, with his ability to mix it up under the basket, potentially sneering at double-digit scoring.

As for who will take home the win? While the Los Angeles Lakers have the stronger record overall and could be the favorites on paper, the Mavericks have shown they aren't a team to be taken lightly, especially when they have the likes of Irving orchestrating their offense. But, playing in the formidable atmosphere of crypto.com Arena, the Lakers might just inch ahead, capitalizing on their deep bench. Ultimately, if LeBron manages to feature prominently and exert his influence, it's hard to bet against them pulling out a win. However, don’t sleep on the Mavericks—they’ve got some tricks up their sleeves that might just surprise us all.

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