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Tonight, the LA Lakers will take on the Dallas Mavericks. This marks the first time the Lakers will play against the new look Mavericks. Rajon Rondo joins an already star-studded starting lineup in Dallas after his trade from Boston a few days ago. The Lakers and Mavericks have completely opposite records, as the Lakers are rebuilding and the Mavs are trying to contend in the jam-packed West. The Lakers will be without Ryan Kelly (torn hamstring), while Xavier Henry, Steve Nash & Julius Randle have also been ruled out for the season. For a more in depth summary of tonight's match up, check out the game preview: Lakers @ Mavericks Preview. Here are tonight's projected starters:
| Los Angeles Lakers | Dallas Mavericks | |
| PG | Ronnie Price | Rajon Rondo |
| SG | Wayne Ellington | Monta Ellis |
| SF | Wesley Johnson | Chandler Parsons |
| PF | Ed Davis | Dirk Nowitzki |
| C | Jordan Hill | Tyson Chandler |
Your drinking triggers for tonight include anyone mentioning:
- New Maverick Rajon Rondo.
- Kobe getting rest.
- Former Mav Wayne Ellington.
- Rondo & Kobe's breakfast.
- Hollywood Night jerseys.
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Now, have at it.
LET'S GO LAKERS!
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