The LA Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday in what is arguably the most highly anticipated game of the ongoing NBA regular season. The buzz surrounding this matchup has reached new heights as it marks Luka Doncic’s first showdown against his former team since the Mavericks traded him, primarily due to fitness concerns.There’s no doubt that Doncic will be eager to prove Mavericks GM Nico Harrison and the front office wrong. However, while the Slovenian superstar will take the floor against his old team, Anthony Davis’ return to Crypto.com Arena won’t be in the capacity many had hoped for.Davis has been ruled out of the matchup as he continues recovering from a left abductor strain, slightly dampening the excitement around the blockbuster clash.Despite injuries and roster changes, both the Lakers and Mavericks have been in strong form recently. JJ Redick’s squad has won eight of their last 10 games, while Jason Kidd’s Mavericks have secured victories in four of their last six contests.Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Injury Reports for Feb. 25Dallas Mavericks injury reportThe Mavericks have six players listed on the injury report ahead of their showdown with the Lakers. P.J. Washington is questionable due to a right ankle sprain, while Dwight Powell is questionable as he deals with a right hip strain.Meanwhile, Caleb Martin (right hip strain), Dereck Lively II (right ankle stress fracture), Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain) and Anthony Davis (left adductor strain) have all been ruled out.LA Lakers injury reportJJ Redick is expected to have his full roster available, except for former Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber, who has yet to make his Lakers debut. Kleber remains sidelined as he continues recovering from right foot surgery.Meanwhile, LeBron James was listed as probable due to left foot injury management. However, he was later upgraded to available before tip-off.Dallas Mavericks vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Feb. 25Dallas Mavericks starting lineup and depth chartThe Dallas Mavericks' projected starting lineup is expected to feature Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Kessler Edwards, Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington.Point GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenterKyrie IrvingKlay ThompsonPJ WashingtonAnthony DavisDaniel GaffordSpencer DinwiddieMax ChristieNaji MarshallCaleb MartinDereck Lively IIDante ExumJaden HardyKessler EdwardsOlivier-Maxence ProsperDwight PowellBrandon WilliamsKylor KelleyLA Lakers starting lineup and depth chartThe LA Lakers' expected starting lineup includes Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes.PGLuka DoncicGabe VincentSGAustin ReavesJordan GoodwinCam ReddishSFRui HachimuraDorian Finney-SmithDalton KnechtPFLeBron JamesJarred VanderbiltMarkieff MorrisCJaxson HayesAlex LenTrey Jemison III