The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers square off on October 15, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for one of the most anticipated NBA preseason matchups of the year. Coming just a day after both teams play back-to-back games, this contest is heavily shaped by rest decisions, injury management, and the differing preseason priorities of each franchise. Under head coach Jason Kidd, the Dallas Mavericks approach this preseason finale with a clear focus on building chemistry among their projected starting lineup ahead of the regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Kidd fields a strong rotation that included Cooper Flagg at point guard, Klay Thompson on the wing, P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis in the frontcourt, and Dereck Lively II anchoring the paint. An

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