Dallas Mavericks: Odds, how to watch, and more for game 19 at Lakers

The Dallas Mavericks travel to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Dec. 1. Here is a look at what fans need to know before tipoff.

The Dallas Mavericks earned their 12th win of the season against the Suns on Friday night. It was a complete performance orchestrated by Luka Doncic. The 20-year-old had 42 points, nine rebounds, and 11 assists in Phoenix.

The Mavericks continue their road trip on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Lakers. It is a battle between two of the best teams in the conference. The Lakers are leading the West at 15-2. Dallas is tied for fourth heading in.

Here is a look at what fans need to know about the contest.

Start Time

Sunday’s matinee inside the Staples Center gets underway at 3:00 p.m. local time in Dallas or 4:00 p.m. ET.

How to watch

Local Dallas viewers can watch the game on Fox Sports Southwest. Fans in the Los Angeles market should tune in to Spectrum SportsNet.

Watch online

FuboTV is the top outlet for streaming this game. They have all the NBA action covered all season long.

Local Dallas supporters can also watch on Fox Sports Go. The rest will have to enjoy the game on NBA League Pass.

Odds

The Lakers are a -6.5 favorite courtesy of the Action Network. That should not be a surprise since they are at home and have won ten straight. The Mavericks will be looking to pull the upset on Sunday afternoon.

Injury update

The Mavericks’ game notes lists a clean injury report heading into the game. They have been incredibly healthy so far this season.

The Lakers did not submit their injury report, yet. Fans can check here for the latest information.  Be sure to take a look before Sunday’s tipoff.

Storyline to follow: Luka vs. LeBron

Luka Doncic has not hidden the fact that he idolized LeBron James as a kid. The Mavericks star is now competing with King James for MVP honors this season. Both players are off to fantastic starts. Doncic is nearly averaging a 30-point triple-double, and LeBron leads the NBA in assists.

The first meeting was an epic showdown. Luka had a 31-point triple-double. James countered with a 39-point triple-double in the Lakers overtime win. Expect another instant classic on Sunday afternoon.

Dallas Mavericks fans cannot miss this game. Be sure to tune in and enjoy it.