Two of the biggest stars in the NBA will meet in Dallas for a Christmas Day showdown.
Lakers star LeBron James will play in his 17th game on Christmas Day, breaking a tie with the legendary Kobe Bryant. James is also the NBA's all-time Christmas Day leader in points, field goals and 3-point field goals. The Lakers have been struggling to keep pace with the Western Conference's elite teams, but James is still playing at an All-Star level.
And then there's Luka Doncic, who has been carrying an up-and-down Mavericks squad. The 23-year-old is firmly in the MVP conversation, averaging more than 30 points, eight assists and eight rebounds per game. The big question is whether Dallas has enough talent to be considered a legitimate contender.
Regardless of where their squads sit in the West standings, though, it's always worth watching a LeBron vs. Luka matchup.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Lakers vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 25
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Lakers vs. Mavericks will tip off around 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 25. The game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
What channel is Lakers vs. Mavericks on?
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 25
- TV channel: ABC | ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Mavericks will air on ABC and ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 25 | at Mavericks | 2:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| Dec. 27 | at Magic | 7 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 28 | at Heat | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Dec. 30 | at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Jan. 2 | at Hornets | 7 p.m. | — |
Mavericks schedule 2022-23
Here are Dallas' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 25 | vs. Lakers | 2:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| Dec. 27 | vs. Knicks | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Rockets | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 31 | at Spurs | 7 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 2 | at Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
