Even in limited minutes, Austin Reaves is filling a Luka Doncic-sized gap for the Los Angeles Lakers. He’s almost averaging as many points as minutes since returning from a 19-game absence.

After missing the final four games before the All-Star break, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is expected to return when they get back.

Doncic remains day-to-day ahead of Sunday’s USA vs. the World event at the Intuit Dome, but the soonest he will return to regular-season games is next Friday.

The Luka-less Lakers are the Flagg-less Mavericks’ latest test in the team’s long losing streak.

LeBron James is set to play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Dallas Mavericks tonight. He missed the previous game due to a foot issue. His return is crucial for the Lakers' offense. The Mavericks will be without key players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game to be played on February 12, 2026 on ESPN.

The Dallas Mavericks enter tonight’s matchup desperately trying to halt an eight‑game losing streak, while the Los Angeles Lakers look to rebound after being forced to field a skeleton lineup in their previous outing.

Dallas Mavericks' rookie sensation Cooper Flagg is sidelined with a left midfoot sprain, missing tonight's game against the Lakers and the All-Star festivities. The team, struggling with an eight-game losing streak,

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