GAME THREAD: Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers

WHO: Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers

WHAT: CHANDLER PARSONS BACK!

WHERE: STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: 8:30 p.m. CT

HOW: FSSW or NBA League Pass

THE STORY: The Mavericks will have their starting five together for the first time tonight, with Chandler Parsons making his season debut, Wes Matthews (rest) returning after not playing on the second night of a back to back against the Clippers, and Deron Williams returning from a left knee sprain. How much any of them will play is anyone's guess, and they'll probably all be on a minutes restriction, but this sounds lovely, no? In the meantime, the Lakers team of "4 young guys and Kobe" is somewhat improved from last year, and should be a fun team to watch, and could present the Mavs something of a challenge.

Should be a fun one, kids. Take your naps after football to stay up for the whole thing. GO MAVS.