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Vegas Play of the Day: Lakers vs. Mavericks

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Dirk Nowitzki of Dallas Mavericks, center, reacts after his team score against Philadelphia 76ers during the Shenzhen basketball match of the NBA China Games in Shenzhen city, south China’s Guangdong province, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

Fri, Nov 30, 2018 (3:56 p.m.)

The fifth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun’s sports staff is now under way, effective July 1.

Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.

Past winners are Case Keefer in 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.

Dallas Mavericks plus-4 at Los Angeles Lakers, $990 to win $900: The Lakers have won eight of their last 11 games, but they're still figuring out how to maximize the roster and playing style to best suit LeBron James. It's a work in progress. In the meantime, upstart Dallas is clicking, with rookie Luka Doncic (19.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists per game) orchestrating the attack. I'll take the points and the better-coached team.

Current Standings: Brewer (11-11-1, $9,900), Keefer (18-16-2, $8,936), Grimala (11-10-1, $6,505)

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