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On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Dallas Mavericks in Texas.

The Lakers are coming off a tough (139-96) loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Los Angeles Lakers Announce Injury Report For Mavs Game

GettyLuka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110.

For Sunday’s game, the team has announced their injury report.

The Lakers have ruled out Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart.

Jarred Vanderbilt is listed as questionable.

Legion Hoops wrote: “The Lakers went into Oklahoma City two days ago with major momentum. They lost by 43, and Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered season-ending injuries One of the worst nights for the Lakers in a long time. Horrible.”

Vanderbilt This Season

GettyJarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Vanderbilt is in the middle of his fourth season playing for the Lakers.

The former Kentucky star is averaging 4.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 29.7% from three-point range in 60 games.

Lakers Right Now

GettyHead coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the game against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on February 04, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

The Lakers had been in the middle of an incredible stretch following the All-Star break.

They are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-27 record in 77 games.

Over their last ten games, the Lakers have gone 8-2.

GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a free throw against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

That said, their injuries are now a real concern going into the NBA playoffs later this month.

ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote: “Lakers’ Austin Reaves is expected to miss four to six weeks with the Grade 2 oblique injury, sources tell ESPN. Devastating run of injuries to L.A.’s two leading scorers. Reaves and Luka Doncic are expected to be sidelined to begin the NBA playoffs.”

GettyAustin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates with Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Last season, the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in five games).

They most recently won a title during the 2020 season (and reached the Western Conference finals in 2023).

Mavs Before Lakers

GettyCooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 12, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Mavs are currently the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 24-53 record in 77 games.

They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak.

At home, the Mavs are 14-25 in 39 games played in Dallas.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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