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The Los Angeles Lakers (50-27) and Dallas Mavericks (24-53) are scheduled to play on Sunday at American Airlines Center, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. When these two squads hit the hardwood, Deandre Ayton is a player to watch.
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Lakers vs. Mavericks: April 5 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
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Lakers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 50.1% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.4% | 25 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41 | 27 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.9 | 5 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 16 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 14 |
Mavericks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.7% | 15 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7% | 20 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.7 | 10 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.7 | 29 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 20 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 | 24 |
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Lakers vs. Mavericks Top Players
Lakers
- LeBron James scores 20.6 points per game this season for the Lakers, adding six rebounds and 6.9 assists.
- So far this season, Ayton averages 12.4 points, 0.8 assists and 8.2 rebounds per contest.
- Luke Kennard hits 1.5 threes per game to lead active Lakers.
- Jake LaRavia grabs 1.2 steals per game. Ayton collects 0.9 blocks an outing.
Mavericks
- Cooper Flagg has averaged 20.8 points, pulled down 6.6 rebounds and dished 4.5 assists per game so far in 2025-26.
- Klay Thompson makes 2.9 treys per game.
- The Mavericks' defensive efforts get a boost from Flagg's 1.2 steals and Daniel Gafford's 1.2 blocks per game.
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Lakers vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Luka Doncic: Out (Hamstring),
Austin Reaves: Out (Rib),
Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee),
Caleb Martin: Out (Foot),
Marvin Bagley III: Probable (Shoulder)
Lakers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Pacers | W 137-130 | Away |
| 3/27/2026 | Nets | W 116-99 | Home |
| 3/30/2026 | Wizards | W 120-101 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Cavaliers | W 127-113 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Thunder | L 139-96 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Thunder | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 4/10/2026 | Suns | - | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Jazz | - | Home |
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Nuggets | L 142-135 | Away |
| 3/27/2026 | Trail Blazers | W 100-93 | Away |
| 3/30/2026 | Timberwolves | L 124-94 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Bucks | L 123-99 | Away |
| 4/3/2026 | Magic | L 138-127 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Lakers | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 4/8/2026 | Suns | - | Away |
| 4/10/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Bulls | - | Home |
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