The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled their full first five ahead of their Emirates NBA Cup showdown against the Dallas Mavericks. More news: Former NBA Executiv

Here's how to watch the Lakers game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, Calif. Mavericks: Anthony Davis (left calf strain) is questionable. Dante Exum (right knee injury management), Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery) and Dereck Lively II (right foot injury management) are out.

Ayton and the Lakers are searching for their sixth-straight win on Friday. With a victory, they could advance to 14-4 on the year, getting a few games within the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have won all but one of their first 19 games of the season.

Reaves scores 38 points, Doncic adds 35 and 11 assists against his former team, and the Lakers secure home-court advantage for their Dec. 10 Cup quarterfinal with a 129-119 victory in Anthony

This ought to be a classic matchup of strength against strength: the Knicks’ potent offense, led by point guard Jalen Brunson, against the Raptors’ stingy defense. New York has missed forward OG Anunoby, one of the league’s most versatile defenders, who has been sidelined since Nov. 14 because of a strained left hamstring.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke about helping his son, Bronny James, with the NBA, and him improving his skills.

Anthony Davis of the Mavericks will return after missing the last 14 games with a calf strain. For the Lakers, center Deandre Ayton was listed as probable after missing the second half of Sunday's game and all of Tuesday's contest with a knee contusion. He has been upgraded to available.

Nico Harrison is out in Dallas, and Luka Dončić has adjusted to L.A. life. What should be expected in Friday's Mavericks-Lakers matchup?