In-Season Tournament
Lakers scrap NBA Cup court for Mavericks game over safety issues
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The Los Angeles Lakers will play the Dallas Mavericks on their regular home court Friday night after deeming the special NBA Cup floor unplayable due to slipperiness. The decision follows complaints from players after Tuesday's 135-118 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Technicians from the league's court vendor confirmed the surface needs repairs and will be ready in two weeks.
In the same WFAN interview where MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred outlined realignment and broader schedule tweaks, he detailed discussions on an in-season tournament like the NBA Cup. The idea could split the season or cut regular-season games but grapples with baseball's logistical, traditional, and statistical challenges.