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How to watch Mavs-Lakers, WFAA's 'Mavericks Tip-Off' Special; Re-scan your TV for a clearer signal

Here's how you can watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on WFAA.

DALLAS — Get ready, Mavs fans! 

The Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will air on WFAA at 7:30 p.m. Central Time, but we've got even more coverage for you to see ahead of the game. The WFAA Sports team is headed out to Los Angeles to cover the game from Crypto.com Arena, and WFAA will have a full, 30-minute special "Mavericks Tip-off" airing at 6:30 p.m.

You won't want to miss the exclusive 1-on-1 interview Jonah Javad had with Mavs rookie Dereck Lively II and other Mavericks storylines. 

Credit: WFAA

How to watch Dallas Mavericks games on WFAA

Using an HD antenna

Here are instructions on how to get WFAA for free using an HD antenna, which can be purchased via Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers. Re-scanning your TV:

  • Push the “menu” or “input” button on your remote.
  • Go to the “channel” or “TV” or “setup” menu option
  • Select “scan” or “auto-scan.”

The video at the top of this article provides an easy walkthrough on how you can rescan your television yourself to guarantee you're getting our crispiest broadcast possible. We also have a step-by-step description on this process – and explanation of the technology behind it – for you to follow along with right here.

Get WFAA using your cable provider

You can watch WFAA on channel 8 through several cable providers, such as Charter/Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish, AT&T Uverse, Frontier, Grande and others.

Can I watch the games on NBA League Pass?

These games will be available on League Pass, but by NBA rules will be blacked out within 75 miles of Dallas.

More information about the Dallas Mavericks coverage on WFAA

Visit wfaa.com/mavs for more WFAA coverage of the Dallas Mavericks all year long.

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