The Los Angeles looked to improve on their preseason record as they faced the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The Lakers have only won one of their four preseason assignments. They are coming off a loss to the Phoenix Suns, 113-104, on Tuesday, even with Luka Doncic seeing action.

Doncic sat out their game against the Mavericks, his old team. Also absent was LeBron James, who's dealing with a sciatica injury. The Purple and Gold also opted to rest Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart, among others.

Los Angeles, however, got even more handicapped against Dallas after Jarred Vanderbilt was forced to exit the game .

“Lakers say Jarred Vanderbilt has a left quad contusion and will not return to tonight's preseason game against the Mavs,” report

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