LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Reaves scored 38 points, Luka Doncic added 35 points and 11 assists in his third meeting with his former team, and the Lakers spoiled Anthony Davis’ return to Los Angeles with a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will lock horns in Friday's marquee NBA Cup game at the Crypto.com Arena.

The Los Angeles Lakers land this $50 million star guard, along with a big man from a West rival, in this mega three-team trade idea.

Tomorrow, the Los Angeles Lakers will face a critical NBA Cup matchup, and one question has dominated the conversation: Will Deandre Ayton play? The LA big man has already missed time, missing the team’s last game against the LA Clippers,

Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg is finally starting to come into his own. After starting the season in a point guard role, one that did not come naturally to him, Flagg has now transitioned back to his spot on the wing, and he's been thriving. Over his last 13 games, he's averaging 18.4 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, and 1.6 SPG.

Luka Dončić put up big numbers once again on Monday night, but he placed the blame on himself following the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-108 home loss to the Phoenix Suns.