It will always be a show whenever LeBron James and Luka Doncic face off.
James might be in his 20th season, but he's still playing at an All-NBA level. He's up to 29.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game on the season. He's scored 30 or more points in three of his last five outings, including back-to-back 40-point games.
Led by James, the Lakers recently went on a five-game winning streak to re-enter the Play-In picture.
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Doncic, meanwhile, finds himself firmly in the MVP discussion. He continues to lead the league in scoring with 34.2 points per game while averaging a near triple-double. He's also been on fire lately, posting 39.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 8.9 assists in his last 10 games.
Doncic led the Mavericks to victory in the first matchup between the two superstars this season. Can he do it again? Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is LeBron James playing vs. Mavericks tonight?
James missed the Lakers' last game with left ankle soreness. He was initially listed as probable before being downgraded to questionable and then out.
"You know with LeBron, it's just a daily thing, in terms of how he's feeling," Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said. "He listens to his body. Very responsible in that regard.
"At the end of the day, we've been playing well, obviously. Again, we don't want to subject our guys to something that a little rest can help in the short term, or force the issue where it turns into a long-term issue. So him sitting out is totally fine."
The Lakers have not yet submitted an injury report for Thursday's game, so James' status is unknown.
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What channel is Lakers vs. Mavericks on?
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 12
- TV channel: TNT
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Lakers vs. Mavericks will be broadcast nationally on TNT. Viewers in the United States can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Lakers vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 12
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Mavericks will tip off around 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 12. The game will be played at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 12 | vs. Mavericks | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Jan. 15 | vs. 76ers | 9:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Jan. 16 | vs. Rockets | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Jan. 18 | vs. Kings | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 20 | vs. Grizzlies | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
Mavericks schedule 2022-23
Here are Dallas' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 12 | at Lakers | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Jan. 14 | at Trail Blazers | 10:00 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 15 | at Trail Blazers | 9:00 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 18 | vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 20 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
