Prediction: Grizzlies

Saturday at Dallas Mavericks

The Lakers come into Dallas looking to avenge their opening-night loss.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, it's their fourth game in five days, with three on the road.  The legs won't be strong enough.

Dallas is currently 6-5.  Even without the injured Dirk Nowitzki, they're tough, deep and well-coached.

The Lakers end the week where they started, at .500.

Prediction: Mavericks

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