Lakers vs Mavericks: Lakers play host to Dallas on Saturday, March 18th at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. The battle for the spot in the top six up for grabs in the western conference as we head towards the final stages of regular season.
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Lakers Preview
Lakers are coming of 108-123 win over New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Anthony Davis led the team in an easy win scoring 35 points, 17 rebounds and one assist. Malik Beasley scored 24 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. DeAngelo Russell scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Lakers are currently 10th seeded in the Western Conference with a win loss record of 34-35. They got 13 games to play in the regular season and will play five games at home. In their last five games they won four games and lost one game against New York Knicks in a closely fought contest.
Lakers are ranked 8th on offense scoring 116.7 points per game, shooting at 48% from the field and 34.2% from the three point range. While on the defensive end they are ranked 21st allowing 117.1 points per game. A tough challenge awaits for the Lakers against Dallas Mavericks.
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Anthony Davis is questionable for the game against Dallas. Lebron James will be reevaluated next week and ruled out of Saturday’s game. Mo Bamba is another guy sidelined for four weeks due to foot injury.
Dallas Mavericks Preview
Dallas Mavericks are coming of 88-104 loss to Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Jaden Hardy led the scoring with 28 points, 8 rebounds. Josh Green scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The injury of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at a crucial stage has pegged the Mavs.
Since the arrival of Kyrie Irving Dallas has lost more games. They were 5th seed before the all star break and since the all star break they are with a win loss record of 3-6. Dallas are currently 9th seeded in the Western Conference with a win loss record of 34-35 in 69 games. Dallas needs to win games with the competition all time high for the play in spot up for grabs.
The Mavs are ranked 18th on offense scoring 113.5 points per game shooting 47.3% from the field and 36.9% from the 3 point range. On the defensive end they are ranked 13th allowing 113.1 points per game.
Luka Doncic is listed as questionable before the tip in. He missed three straight games due to thigh injury and will be reevaluated before the game. Kyrie and Tim Hardaway are available for the game against the Lakers.
Match Details
Match: Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Date & Time: Saturday, March 18th @ 8:00 AM IST
Lakers vs Mavericks Probable Starters
Los Angeles Lakers
PG DeAngelo Russell
SG Malik Beasley
SF Troy Brown Jr
PF Jared Vanderbilt
C Anthony Davis
Bench
SG Austin Reaves
PF Rui Hachimura
PG Dennis Schroder
SF Lonnie Walker IV
PF Wenyen Gabriel
Dallas Mavericks
PG Kyrie Irving
SG Josh Green
SF Tim Hardaway
PF Reggie Bullock
C Dwight Powell
Bench
PG Luka Doncic ( Qustionable)
SF Justin Holiday
PF Maxi Kleber
PG Jaden Hardy
C Christian Wood
Lakers vs Mavericks Prediction & Odds
Los Angeles Lakers are the favorite’s to win the game against Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, March 18th at Crypto.com arena, Los Angeles. The odds favoring Los Angeles Lakers to win the game is 1.87, while the odds favoring Dallas Mavericks to win the game is 2.34.
