4/8/2025
Lakers vs. Mavericks: How to Watch Luka Doncic’s Return to Dallas Online
Dončić is returning to Dallas for the first time since the shocking trade between the Mavs and the Lakers in February.
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Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three point shot over Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half of a NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images
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Luka Dončić is returning to Dallas for the first time since the shocking blockbuster trade between the Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1.
Tipping off at American Airline Center in Dallas on April 9, the injured Mavs team — led by former Laker Anthony Davis — will look to hold their own against a red-hot LA squad with Dončić and LeBron James. Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, don’t miss this potential NBA Playoff matchup airing live on ESPN and streaming on Fubo, Sling TV and ESPN+.
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So far this season, the purple and gold have received the better end of the trade, with Dončić and James leading the Lakers to the current third seed in the NBA Western Conference, and are now favorites to make it to the finals. On the other hand, Dallas has been struggling with devastating injuries since the trade. After acquiring Davis, he suffered a left adductor strain in his debut game in February. Then, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL injury leaving him out for the remainder of the season.
With AD finally back, can the Mavericks take down his former team and teammate, LeBron James? Here’s how you can tune into the the Lakers vs. Mavericks game below.
When and Where Is the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks game?
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks will square off on Wednesday, April 9, at American Airline Center in Dallas at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game will broadcast live on ESPN and available to stream on Fubo, Sling TV and ESPN+.
How to Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game
To watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks game online, Fubo TV offers a seven-day free trial to new users. With the streaming service, subscribers can stream hundreds of cable, network and sports channels with Fubo’s Pro package, which is $84.99 a month for 145 channels such as CBS, ABC, Fox, NBC, FX, TLC, AMC, MSNBC, ESPN, FS1 and Nickelodeon. But you don’t have to sign up right away: Try it out with a weeklong free trial with no commitment to livestream the NBA game online free.
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Sling Orange is another affordable streaming choice, especially for sports fans. Watch TNT, ESPN and other sports, news and entertainment channels for just $23 for the first month ($45.99/month afterward). You can also watch local networks such as ABC and NBC, as well as many cable networks, including Lifetime AMC, A&E, BET, Cartoon Network, Fuse, CNN, Food Network and many others.
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ESPN+ is the official streaming platform for ESPN, and a subscription includes instant access to games and more exclusive content for $11.99/month. You can save 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $119.99/year. There is no free ESPN+ trial, but it does include exclusive on-demand videos and access to content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider.
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A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox and PBS, as well as many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
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