The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to move to 4-0 in NBA Cup play in order to host at least one game of the knockout stage, and they have one more matchup remaining in group play against the Dallas Mavericks. It’s a big game for the Mavericks as well as Anthony Davis is set to make his return to the lineup from a calf injury. Davis’ primary defender will be Deandre Ayton who is also making his return to the Lakers lineup after a one game absence due to injury.

Following Lakers’ shootaround on Friday morning, Deandre Ayton spoke about the challenges that come with guarding Anthony Davis, as per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

“You don’t want to foul him. AD is a great shot-maker. It takes the whole team to guard him,” Ayton said. “You treat him like a Giannis [Antetokounmpo], you treat

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