Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Feb. 25 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The LA Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday in what is arguably the most highly anticipated game of the ongoing NBA regular season. The buzz surrounding this matchup has reached new heights as it marks Luka Doncic’s first showdown against his former team since the Mavericks traded him, primarily due to fitness concerns.

There’s no doubt that Doncic will be eager to prove Mavericks GM Nico Harrison and the front office wrong. However, while the Slovenian superstar will take the floor against his old team, Anthony Davis’ return to Crypto.com Arena won’t be in the capacity many had hoped for.

Davis has been ruled out of the matchup as he continues recovering from a left abductor strain, slightly dampening the excitement around the blockbuster clash.

Despite injuries and roster changes, both the Lakers and Mavericks have been in strong form recently. JJ Redick’s squad has won eight of their last 10 games, while Jason Kidd’s Mavericks have secured victories in four of their last six contests.

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Injury Reports for Feb. 25

Dallas Mavericks injury report

The Mavericks have six players listed on the injury report ahead of their showdown with the Lakers. P.J. Washington is questionable due to a right ankle sprain, while Dwight Powell is doubtful as he deals with a right hip strain.

Meanwhile, Caleb Martin (right hip strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain) and Anthony Davis (left adductor strain) have all been ruled out.

LA Lakers injury report

JJ Redick is expected to have his full roster available, except for former Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber, who has yet to make his Lakers debut. Kleber remains sidelined as he continues recovering from right foot surgery.

Meanwhile, LeBron James is listed as probable due to left foot injury management. However, he is expected to be upgraded to available before tip-off.

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Feb. 25

Dallas Mavericks starting lineup and depth chart

The Dallas Mavericks' projected starting lineup is expected to feature Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Kessler Edwards, Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Kyrie Irving	Klay Thompson	PJ Washington	Anthony Davis	Daniel Gafford
Spencer Dinwiddie	Max Christie	Naji Marshall	Caleb Martin	Dereck Lively II
Dante Exum	Jaden Hardy	Kessler Edwards	Olivier-Maxence Prosper	Dwight Powell
Brandon Williams				Kylor Kelley

LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart

The LA Lakers' expected starting lineup includes Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes.

PG	Luka Doncic	Gabe Vincent
SG	Austin Reaves	Jordan Goodwin	Cam Reddish
SF	Rui Hachimura	Dorian Finney-Smith	Dalton Knecht
PF	LeBron James	Jarred Vanderbilt	Markieff Morris
C	Jaxson Hayes	Alex Len	Trey Jemison III