BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The Lakers have gone 10-3 against Western Conference teams. Los Angeles is seventh in the league with 53.4 points in the paint led by Deandre Ayton averaging 13.6.

Since Dereck Lively II is now out of the lineup due to a foot injury, the Dallas Mavericks shouldn't consider trading Daniel Gafford anymore.

Dereck Lively underwent surgery on his right foot in July, and has already missed several games this season with a separate knee issue, too.

The Miami Heat took care of business on Monday night in their win over the Dallas Mavericks. The business wasn't always aesthetically pleasing, but they got it

The Dallas Mavericks entered Monday’s game against the Miami Heat with the fewest amount of road games in the NBA, playing just four through their first 18 games. The Heat entered the first matchup against their longtime rival with one of the best home records in the league.

The Dallas Mavericks have been dealing with a myriad of injuries. They might be without one of their key players for a while.

All-Star guard Tyler Herro is set to make his season debut for the Miami Heat (11-6) on Monday night when they host the Dallas Mavericks (5-13) with the Heat riding a four-game winning streak.

So far, 12 of Dallas 16 games have been decided in clutch time, a mark that ties the 76ers for the league lead.