But it'll also be the first matchup between the Lakers and Mavs since Dallas fired Nico Harrison as the general manager about two weeks ago, who was the orchestrator of the infamous Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Star rookie Cooper Flagg about Friday's game against the Lakers, and he says it's just another game, as he should.

The Mavericks look to snap their slump as they visit the red-hot Heat, who may get Tyler Herro back from injury. Here’s what to know before Monday’s matchup.

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

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.

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

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.