NBA Season Predictions for the LA Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups and Depth Chart…

As the NBA season intensifies, the LA Lakers (20-15) head to the American Airlines Center on Tuesday to face the Dallas Mavericks (20-16), who have shown signs of strain in the absence of Luka Doncic. This will be the first meeting of the season between the two Western Conference teams. Last season, the Mavericks went 2-1 against the Lakers but might face a stern test in claiming their first win of 2025.

LA Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

JJ Redick will have his hands forced on Tuesday with multiple players facing late fitness tests. LeBron James (foot) and Anthony Davis (foot) are listed as probable, while Cam Reddish (back) and Gabe Vincent (oblique) are listed as questionable.

Meanwhile, Christian Wood remains sidelined with a knee injury, and Jalen Hood-Schifino is out with a hamstring injury.

Redick likely will keep the same starting five that played against the Rockets despite the loss, which should be Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Max Christie.

Dallas Mavericks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The Mavs’s roster is full of question marks as they will be unable to call upon influential Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic’s game as they both continue to struggle with back and calf injuries respectively. It will be interesting to see whether Daniel Gafford plays any part in this game.

Gafford exited Monday’s game against the Grizzlies in the second quarter with a left leg injury. He’s listed as questionable for the Lakers game, and his status will be determined closer to tip-off.