Dallas' injury report remains unchanged from the last two games since the All-Star Break. Anthony Davis (adductor strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), Daniel Gafford (right MCL sprain),

Davis revealed that James offered him the No. 23 jersey—the same number Davis wore during his time with the New Orleans Pelicans —when he first arrived in LA. However, Davis chose instead to forge a new path with No. 3. It was a big decision for the star forward, as the number he chose could now end up being retired one day by the organization.