The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.

BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers after the Jazz took down the Dallas Mavericks 140-133 in overtime. The Jazz are 6-11 in conference matchups. Utah allows the most points in the Western Conference, giving up 126.1 points and is allowing opponents to shoot 48.8%.

Tomorrow, the Los Angeles Lakers will face a critical NBA Cup matchup, and one question has dominated the conversation: Will Deandre Ayton play? The LA big man has already missed time, missing the team’s last game against the LA Clippers, which the ...

It's been almost 10 months since Luka Dončić was traded to Los Angeles. Though Lakers fans have appreciated his play, Mavericks fans are still trying to heal after losing him. Harry How / Getty Images Luka Dončić was born in Slovenia and spent most of ...

The Dallas Mavericks fell to 5-15 Friday night after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, 129-119. Dallas falls to 1-3 in Group Play for the NBA Cup as well. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 38 points 0n a red-hot 12 of 15 from the floor.

Anthony Davis returns from calf injury for Mavericks vs. former team, Lakers, Friday night. Coach Jason Kidd says Davis will play 24-27 minutes after missing 14 games. Mavericks have a 5-14 record; Lakers stand at 13-4 entering this NBA Cup matchup.