Dallas Mavericks: How to watch game 5 vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks host the Los Angeles Lakers in a primetime national TV showdown on Nov. 1. Here is how fans can watch that contest.

The Dallas Mavericks enter Friday’s game riding high. They are fresh off a 109-106 win over the Nuggets in Denver. That was the team’s third victory in four games. The Mavs are one overturned challenge away from being undefeated.

They face a tough test on Nov. 1, though. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers invade the American Airlines Center. It is a matchup of superstar duos. Luka Doncic will be facing his idol LeBron. The Lakers have also won three of their first four games.

Here is how fans can enjoy the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup against the Lakers on Nov. 1.

Start Time

Friday’s showdown begins at 9:30 p.m. ET or 8:30 p.m. local time in Dallas.

How to watch

The Mavericks are playing a national TV showcase game on ESPN. They have no local broadcast on Nov. 1. Los Angeles fans can also catch the game on Spectrum SportsNet.

Watch online

Supporters can stream the game via Watch ESPN or the ESPN app.

Injury update

For the first time this season, the Mavericks have zero players listed on their game notes injury report. Expect the team to be at full strength on Friday. Dwight Powell will play limited minutes as he continues ramping up after his recent return from a hamstring injury.

The Lakers’ game notes list DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo as out for this contest. Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is probable. He expects to make his season debut and will be on a minute’s limit.

Of note, former Maverick Kostas Antetokounmpo is playing in the G-League with the South Bay Lakers.

Fans should check the news close to tipoff for any late-breaking info.

Storyline to follow: Stopping AD

The Lakers acquired Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade this summer. The 26-year-old is a six-time All-Star and unstoppable force when he gets rolling. Davis is hot right now. He produced a 40-point 20-rebound effort against the Grizzlies last time out. AD is averaging 28.8 points per game through four.

The Mavericks will counter with the Unicorn. Kristaps Porzingis and Anthony Davis should matchup plenty this evening. It will be the showdown of the game.

Mavs fans should be excited. It feels like a heavyweight matchup that Dallas has every chance to win. Luka Doncic will want to go off against LeBron. That may be enough to push the Mavericks past the Lakers. Please tune in and enjoy the show.