The Mavericks witnessed a sudden change in the gameday roster ahead of the Clippers game involving PJ Washington.

Clippers have been one of the league’s biggest disappointments, especially when you account for their issues off the court.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 135-118 for their fifth consecutive victory. Luka Doncic had 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, and LeBron James added 25 points.

Both the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers may be without multiple key players in Saturday night's matchup.

The injury-depleted Clippers entered their matchup with the Lakers knowing the stakes: survive, or watch their NBA Cup hopes disappear. A Lakers win would clinch the group outright, while the Clippers needed either a Memphis loss or a statement victory to stay alive.

Follow along with live updates around the NBA on a three-game Emirates NBA Cup night, highlighted by Clippers-Lakers.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers made it five wins in a row on Tuesday night as they took down their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, 135-118. Doncic led the way for the Lakers with 43 points on 14-of-28 shooting, nine rebounds, 13 assists, a steal, a block and seven triples in another incredible performance.