Mavericks, Lakers battle in intense West matchup

Having already faced the new-look Dallas Mavericks with Kyrie Irving, the Los Angeles Lakers will get a second look Friday, this time at home.

Waiting to be decided is just how many of the stars for both teams take the court.

In a Feb. 26 matchup at Dallas, the Lakers pulled off a 111-108 victory over the Mavericks that was near the outset of their resurgence. It was the third game in a stretch when the Lakers have won