The Mavericks have lost five games in a row and seven of their last eight — and their injury problems are only getting worse.

Former Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban said the team could have gotten a better return in the deal that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers.

Los Angeles is no stranger to glitz, glamor and massive sporting events, and Tuesday night is no exception as the Dallas Mavericks face off against Luka Dončić and the Lakers for the first time since the Slovenian’s trade to LA.