PREVIEW: The Dallas Mavericks (19-26) will attempt to continue a four-game winning streak when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers (26-17) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at American Airlines Center. The matchup airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Lakers are a 3.5-point favorite against the Mavericks when the two teams hit the court. Los Angeles leads the season series 1-0 , having defeated Dallas 129-119 at home thanks to a 38-point performance from Austin Reaves. The Lakers continue to be without Reaves due to a calf injury, which has shown through their inconsistencies on the offensive side of the ball. Los Angeles is currently sixth in the Western Conference and has gone 4-6 over their last ten games, hoping for a get-back win against an opponent with a losing record. The Mavericks sit 12th in the conference and are riding their longest winning streak of the season at four games, looking to extend with their first victory over the Lakers this season. Shot quality data is not available for either team in this matchup.