- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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The Dallas Mavericks (19-33) are set to visit crypto.com Arena on Thursday as they aim to secure a win against the Los Angeles Lakers (32-20).
In their latest outing, the Mavericks faced off against the Spurs, ultimately falling short with a final score of 138-125. Dallas managed a field goal percentage of 43.8%, sinking 46 of 105 attempts, and converted 15 out of 37 from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Mavericks achieved 18 successful shots out of 24 for a conversion rate of 75.0%. On the boards, they collected 41 rebounds, including 12 offensive ones. The team registered 35 assists while forcing the Spurs into 18 turnovers, accumulating 10 steals. Defensively, Dallas allowed San Antonio to shoot an impressive 55.6% from the field, finishing with 55 made shots from 99 attempts. San Antonio also dished out 34 assists and registered 5 steals. They dominated the boards with a total of 52 rebounds (12 offensive, 40 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. On free throw attempts, San Antonio converted 14 out of 20 for a rate of 70.0%, and made 14 of their 35 threes. In terms of fouls, Dallas committed 16, while the Spurs had 17.
Klay Thompson played a pivotal role in the last game, shooting 42.9% from the field, dishing out 2 assists, and contributing 1 rebound in his 19 minutes on the court. He scored 19 points on 6 for 14 shooting.
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Currently, the Mavericks hold a record of 19-33 this season. They average 114.2 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league, while shooting 47.0% from the floor. On three-point attempts, they maintain a 34.5% success rate (574 of 1,666) and convert 74.7% from the charity stripe. The team averages 45.1 rebounds per game with a total of 1,315 assists this season, which ranks them 25th in the league. Dallas averages 14.7 turnovers and commits 18.6 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Mavericks force their opponents into 13.5 turnovers per game and get called for 20.9 fouls. They allow 33.9% shooting from three, ranking them 20th for points allowed per game (117.2). Their opponents shoot 46.5% against them (2,276 of 4,897) and they give up an average of 47.1 rebounds per game, ranking 13th in assists allowed with 1,408 surrendered to date.
In their recent match, the Lakers were defeated 119-110 by the Thunder. Los Angeles secured 28 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 37 for the game. They turned the ball over 15 times while achieving 7 steals. The Thunder were called for 19 fouls, allowing the Lakers 23 free throw attempts, of which they made 16 for a 69.6% rate. From three-point range, Los Angeles shot 10 of 31 (32.3%). Ultimately, the Lakers finished with a shooting percentage of 50.0%, converting 42 of 84 attempts. Defensively, they permitted the Thunder to shoot 48.3% from the field with 42 of 87 made, along with a 42.4% from beyond the arc (14 of 33) and an overall free throw success rate of 72.4% with 21 of 29 attempts. In total, Los Angeles allowed Oklahoma City to compile 45 rebounds (14 offensive).
LeBron James was a standout player for the Lakers, scoring 22 points in 36 minutes and distributing 10 assists. He posted a field goal percentage of 52.9%, making 9 out of 17 shots, and adding 6 rebounds to his tally.
Los Angeles boasts a record of 32-20 this season. Offensively, the Lakers lead the league with a 49.9% field goal percentage, totaling 6,033 points over the season (116.0 per game). They average 41.2 rebounds and assist colleagues 25.2 times per contest, ranking 21st in the NBA, while committing 15.1 turnovers per game. The Lakers average 18.8 fouls and shoot 76.8% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Lakers rank 17th in points allowed per game (115.9). They force 14.7 turnovers but yield 48.5% shooting from the field, ranking 27th overall. Opponents score at a 36.5% rate from three-point range (706 of 1,933) and convert 78.7% of their free throws. Furthermore, they allow 27.5 assists and 40.7 rebounds per game, ranking 25th and 3rd respectively in the NBA.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Predicted: Go with Dallas
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