But it'll also be the first matchup between the Lakers and Mavs since Dallas fired Nico Harrison as the general manager about two weeks ago, who was the orchestrator of the infamous Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Star rookie Cooper Flagg about Friday's game against the Lakers, and he says it's just another game, as he should.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been missing some key players over the last few weeks, but the game against the Dallas Mavericks could change everything. The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a really strong position,