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Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks with a chance to extend a five-game winning streak.
Doncic has scored at least 33 points in each of the last four games. He’s leading the league in scoring, averaging 35.2 points.
He’s nearly averaging a triple-double as well with 9.2 assists and 8.8 rebounds per game.
The game will be another chance for Doncic to make a statement against his former team. The Slovenian star was in his seventh season before the Mavericks traded him to L.A. in February.
Anthony Davis was sent to Dallas as part of the trade, and he started the game in his return from a calf strain. He last played on Oct. 29.
The Mavericks have lost four of their last five games, including the last two games. In each of the previous five games, a different player has led the Mavericks in scoring.
USA TODAY will provide live updates on the game. Here’s how to watch the game between the Lakers and the Mavericks, including time, TV schedule, streaming info and more:
Lakers lead 127-117 after a LeBron James 3-pointer.
Lakers lead by eight, 119-111.
Rui Hachimura hits a 3-pointer. The Lakers have an 8-0 run and a 117-110 lead.
Anthony Davis scores over LeBron James for a 110-109 lead, but the Lakers come back and retake the lead.
Anthony Davis makes a big block and Ryan Nembhard hits a 3-pointer to cut the Mavericks’ deficit to 109-108.
Lakers lead by four as they look to extend their five-game winning streak.
Naji Marshall recovers from a blocked shot to help pull Dallas within four points heading into the fourth quarter. He has 12 points off the bench. P.J. Washington leads the Mavericks with 16 points.
The Lakers’ Luka Doncic is having a big night with 30 points and eight assists.
He’s up to 30 points late in the third quarter, hitting a three-pointer to extend the Lakers’ lead after the Mavericks pulled closer.
It’s 84-77 as the Lakers are on a 22-8 run. LeBron has five points in the run. He goes to the bench.
It’s 74-73 after a 12-4 Lakers run. Then LeBron James makes it 76-73 with a driving layup.
He’s sore after a collision with Cooper Flagg but stays in the game.
Mavericks have a two-point lead as they look to end their two-game losing streak.
Dallas takes the lead late in the second quarter and builds it two points after some back-and-forth action. Cooper Flagg scored some key points. P.J. Washington and Max Christie lead the Mavericks with 11 points each. Former Laker Anthony Davis has six points.
Austin Reaves leads the Lakers with 19 points and Luka Doncic is right behind him with 18, despite being double-teamed. LeBron James has been limited to two points but has six assists and three rebounds.
It’s 48-47 Dallas.
Los Angeles leads 39-38. Austin Reaves now leads the Lakers with 12 points. Doncic is back in the game.
Luka Doncic on the bench to start the quarter after playing the entire first quarter.
Luka Doncic is putting on a good show against his former team. He has a game-high 10 points, plus three assists. Anthony Davis has been limited to two points. Max Christie leads the Mavericks with six points.
Los Angeles leads 17-16. Luka Doncic is tied for the team lead with five points. Anthony Davis has two points for Dallas.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd calls a timeout after Austin Reaves put the Lakers up 10-7.
Luka Doncic lobs to LeBron James for a dunk and a 5-0 Lakers lead.
Lakers and Mavericks in the final game of the NBA Cup first round.
What TV channel is Lakers vs Mavericks on today?TV: N/AStreaming: Amazon PrimeLakers vs Mavericks time todayDate: Friday, Nov. 28Time: 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT)Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
The Lakers and the Mavericks are scheduled to tip off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT).
Anthony Davis will get the start and see his first action since Oct. 29, when he suffered a calf strain.
Jason Kidd says Anthony Davis will play 24-27 minutes tonight as he plays in his first game since Oct. 29.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 29, 2025
This would be his first game against the Lakers in Los Angeles since the trade.
Davis plans to play against the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Charania. He reported that Davis would sit out Saturday’s game against the Clippers.
Anthony Davis injury update
Davis is listed as questionable for the Mavericks’ NBA Cup game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Nov. 28 and could make his return to the court after missing nearly a month of action with a calf strain.Davis practiced with the team on Wednesday and indicated the team’s plan is for him to play in one of the Mavericks’ next two games. Dallas coach Jason Kidd told reporters the team would decide if Davis could play against either the Lakers or Saturday against the Clippers, but that Davis had already been ruled out of appearing in both games on back-to-back nights.
Contributing: Mark Giannotto