
Just over three weeks later, that day is here.
On Tuesday, Kyrie Irving and the injury-riddled Mavs are in California to face a Lakers team coming off one of their biggest wins this season. On Saturday, Doncic broke out, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 23-point win over the Nuggets in a primetime showcase.
STREAM: Watch Lakers vs. Mavericks live with SlingDallas, on the other hand, is still without big men Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II, and is coming off a 24-point loss to Golden State in a Sunday afternoon matinee. The Mavericks are in the thick of the West’s playoff race with a 31-27 record but will be without their trio of bigs for at least two more weeks.
That said, most eyes will be on the Lakers’ trio of Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. The circumstances and reporting surrounding the trade lead many to believe that revenge will be on the mind of Doncic, who has found his groove and is learning to play off his co-stars.The Sporting News will provide live score updates and highlights throughout Doncic’s first game against the team he spent the first six and a half seasons of his NBA career with. Follow the action below.
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Lakers vs. Mavericks live updates, results, highlights
All times Eastern.
10:12 p.m. — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, teammates on a run to the Finals not long ago, had a moment pregame. Irving and LeBron James, former championship teammates, did as well.
Kyrie with pregame daps for his former teammates LeBron & Luka 🤞
We’re UNDERWAY on TNT! pic.twitter.com/IqD5Ul7wsv
— NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2025
10:10 p.m. — The Lakers open on a 9-2 run … but Doncic gets called for an early tech. He drew a lot of contact on a drive to the rim, but didn’t get a foul, and he lets the official hear it.
10:07 p.m. — They’re under way at Crypto.com Arena. It’s time for Luka vs. the Mavericks.
Pregame
9:48 p.m. — Just minutes remain until Doncic takes on the Mavericks in Los Angeles.
45 seconds of Luka pregame 🪄 pic.twitter.com/xDNBLw3f4f
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 26, 2025
9:10 p.m. — Nico Harrison is watching his former Mavericks star warm up as a Laker.
Nico Harrison watching Luka Doncic warm up 👀
(via @BenGolliver) pic.twitter.com/C2UMUawcYq
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 26, 2025
8:57 p.m. — Anthony Davis isn’t playing tonight due to injury, but he is returning to Los Angeles just a few weeks after his departure.
AD back in LA. 👀 pic.twitter.com/FfzSi4w9DV
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) February 26, 2025
8:52 p.m. — The two executives behind the Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, Rob Pelinka and Nico Harrison, are both in Crypto.com Arena tonight.
Rob Pelinka and Nico Harrison in the building 👀 pic.twitter.com/NUi4eydIHm
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) February 26, 2025
8:49 p.m. — Another aspect of the Doncic-Jordan Brand collaboration today: Together, they have bought an entire parking lot to give fans free parking for Lakers vs. Mavericks.
Luka and Jordan brand bought a parking lot to give fans free parking for tonight’s Mavs-Lakers game 🔥
(via @FredoCervantes) pic.twitter.com/xmnxWK7vwo
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 26, 2025
8:46 p.m. — LeBron James will officially play tonight after he was previously listed as probable due to left foot injury management.
8:45 p.m. — Kyrie Irving was seen visiting the statue of Kobe, one of his basketball mentors, and Gigi Bryant prior to tonight’s matchup.
Kyrie Irving visits the Kobe and Gigi Bryant statue at https://t.co/4XyF1JduvH arena before tonight’s Mavericks vs. Lakers @kcalnews @SportsCentralLA pic.twitter.com/NhPTmkVJPP
— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) February 25, 2025
8:41 p.m. — If you need a reminder of Doncic’s dominance in a Mavericks uniform … here’s a full 50 minutes of his highlights in Dallas, thanks to the NBA’s X account.
7 seasons in Dallas
5 NBA All-Stars
5 All-NBA First TeamsTonight Luka faces the Mavs for the first time… 10pm/et on TNT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9bDeTT7OmN
— NBA (@NBA) February 25, 2025
8:39 p.m. — The Doncic car used in the Jordan Brand ad is real. It’s sitting right in front of Crypto.com Arena tonight.
The car used in the Jordan Brand ad featuring Luka Dončić is in front of Crypto Arena. There was a sign about filming so there may be something else on the way later. pic.twitter.com/PsKeNUmUke
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) February 26, 2025
8:37 p.m. — Ahead of Doncic vs. Dallas tonight, Jordan Brand released a new ad featuring a “77” license plate being switched from Texas to California.
Jordan Brand’s new Luka Doncic ad is SAVAGEEE 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/GSZF22fbpw
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) February 25, 2025
8:34 p.m. — Here’s a look at Luka Doncic’s arrival at Crypto.com Arena for his first career matchup against the Mavericks:
There he is…👀
Luka Dončić arrives to take on his former team 🍿
⏰ 10pm/et • TNT pic.twitter.com/QQpc9a8rFH
— NBA (@NBA) February 25, 2025
Lakers vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Tuesday, Feb. 25
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Mavericks is set to tip off shortly after 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time) from Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 25. It is the second half of a doubleheader of games.
What channel is Lakers vs. Mavericks on?
- TV channel: TNT, TruTV
- Streaming: Sling
Lakers vs. Mavericks will be broadcast on TNT and TruTV. Streaming options include Sling.
Lakers schedule 2024-25
Here are the next five games on the Lakers’ schedule:
Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
Feb. 25 | vs. Mavericks | 10 p.m. | TNT, TruTV |
Feb. 27 | vs. Timberwolves | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
Feb. 28 | vs. Clippers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
March 2 | vs. Clippers | 9:30 p.m. | — |
March 4 | vs. Pelicans | 10:30 p.m. | — |
Mavericks schedule 2024-25
Here are the next five games on the Mavericks’ schedule:
Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
Feb. 25 | at Lakers | 10 p.m. | TNT, TruTV |
Feb. 27 | vs. Hornets | 8:30 p.m. | — |
March 1 | vs. Bucks | 8:30 p.m. | — |
March 3 | vs. Kings | 8:30 p.m. | — |
March 5 | at Bucks | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |