Is LeBron James playing tonight against Mavericks? Latest on Lakers forward's status for marquee clash (Feb. 25)

The LA Lakers will host their conference rivals Dallas Mavericks in what promises to be an exciting regular season matchup on Monday. LeBron James was upgraded to available after being listed as "probable" on the team's injury report due to left foot injury management.

Recently, LeBron has been listed as "questionable" or "probable" before games as he continues to manage lingering discomfort in his left foot. However, the trend has been that the 21-time All-Star is typically upgraded to "available" after completing his pre-game routine.

The four-time NBA champion was in action during the Lakers' dominant 123-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Once again, the veteran forward had a strong all-around performance, contributing 25 points, nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and three blocks in 33 minutes.

LeBron James stats vs. Dallas Mavericks

LeBron James has faced off against the Dallas Mavericks numerous times throughout his illustrious career and as with most teams, his numbers against them are impressive. LeBron has already squared off with Dallas once this season, posting a stat line of 18 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in that game.

Overall, in 44 regular season games against the Western Conference team, the Lakers superstar averages 27.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.4 steals. He shoots 49.7% from the field, including 35.7% from 3-point range against the Mavericks.

Where to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Lakers?

The Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Lakers game is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will tip off at 10 p.m. EST (7 p.m. PT).

The Mavericks vs. Lakers game will be broadcast live on TNT, Spectrum SportsNet LA (local) and truTV. The game can also be live-streamed on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).

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