Gameday preview: Dallas Mavericks at LA Lakers

About the Mavs: Dallas opened the season with back-to-back games on the road. The Mavs beat Phoenix 111-95 on Wednesday and lost to the Clippers 104-88 on Thursday. ... This is the finale of a three-game road trip before the Mavs have their home opener Tuesday against Toronto. ... Dirk Nowitzki is averaging a team-best 13.5 points in 23 minutes per game, shooting 44 percent. ... Raymond Felton and J.J. Barea are each averaging 11 points and five assists.

About the Lakers: The Lakers dropped their home and season opener to Minnesota 112-111 on Wednesday. They also lost in Sacramento on Friday, 132-114. ... Now in his 20th season, Kobe Bryant is averaging 18.5 points in just 25.5 minutes, but is shooting a dismal 36.1 percent. ... Jordan Clarkson is averaging 18 points on a robust 55.6 percent from the field. ... Plano native Julius Randle is averaging 9.0 points and 6.5 rebounds, and No. 2 overall pick D’Angelo Russell is averaging 8.5 points on 41.2 percent shooting.