Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic currently ranks third in the league averaging 28.7 points per game.
The Mavericks are 18-17 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas scores 111.6 points and has outscored opponents by 1.4 points per game.
The Lakers are 21-13 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles has an 18-6 record against teams below .500.
The teams meet for the second straight game.
TOP PERFORMERS: Doncic is averaging 28.7 points, eight rebounds and 8.7 assists for the Mavericks. Dorian Finney-Smith is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers and 12.5 points over the last 10 games for Dallas.