{"id":700482,"date":"2026-04-06T00:09:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T00:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/700482\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T00:09:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T00:09:18","slug":"how-to-watch-lakers-vs-mavericks-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-april-5-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/700482\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Lakers vs. Mavericks: TV channel and streaming options for April 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April 5, 2026Updated 7:04 pm EDT<\/p>\n

The Dallas Mavericks (24-53) aim to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (50-27) on April 5, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs on NBC\/Peacock.<\/p>\n

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas MavericksLos Angeles vs. Dallas odds<\/p>\n

Odds provided by BetMGM.<\/a><\/p>\n

Injury reportsLakers<\/p>\n

Luka Doncic: Out (Hamstring), <\/p>\n

Austin Reaves: Out (Rib), <\/p>\n

Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle)<\/p>\n

Mavericks<\/p>\n

Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot), <\/p>\n

Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee), <\/p>\n

Caleb Martin: Out (Foot), <\/p>\n

Marvin Bagley III: Probable (Shoulder)<\/p>\n

Stats to know
\nThe Lakers average just 2.8 fewer points per contest (116.5) than the Mavericks surrender (119.3).
\nThe Mavericks put up just 1.4 fewer points per game (113.6) than the Lakers give up on average (115.0).<\/p>\n

This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Sam Hodde, Pool, Mark Blinch\/NBAE, Angela Weiss\/AFP \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n

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