Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Preview, Analysis and Predictions

The Dallas Mavericks have won four of their past five games as they continue a strong late-season push for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are struggling to hang on to their postseason hopes.

That makes Tuesday evening's clash between two of the three most recent NBA champions all the more critical.

The Lakers sit in a tie for eighth in the Western Conference with the Utah Jazz thanks to a hard-fought, 103-98 road victory against the Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
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