Lakers vs Mavericks: How to watch Luka Dončić's returns to Dallas tonight

Luka Dončić returns to American Airlines Arena with the LA Lakers to face the Dallas Mavericks tonight.

Lakers vs Mavericks: How to watch Luka Dončić's returns to Dallas tonight
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 3, 2025: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) gestures down court after Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James  sunk a free throw against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on April 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will face his old team, the Dallas Mavericks, on the court tonight. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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After being traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis in a shocking shakeup, Luka Dončić returns to his old home court, American Airlines Arena, for the first time tonight to face his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. Despite recent injury, Anthony Davis is also likely slated to hit the court to play his old team, the Los Angeles Lakers, tonight. The highly anticipated clash tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight on ESPN. Ahead of tonight’s high stakes game, the Lakers are 48-31, and the Mavs are 38-41. The odds favor the Lakers over the Mavericks tonight. Are you ready to tune in? Here’s how to watch Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas.

How to watch the Lakers at Mavericks game:

Date: Wed, Apr. 9

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

TV channel: ESPN

Streaming: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and more

When do the Lakers visit the Mavericks?

Luka Dončić returns to Dallas to play his old team on his old home turf tonight, Apr. 9.

Lakers vs. Mavericks game time:

The Lakers vs. Mavericks game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET tonight.

Lakers vs. Mavericks channel:

The Lakers vs. Mavs game will air on ESPN.

How to watch Lakers vs. Mavericks: