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Mavericks vs. Magic Recap: 4 notes from Dallas’ 115-114 loss at Orlando
After leading for the entire first half on Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks (21-41) pulled a 115-114 defeat from the teeth of victory against the Orlando Magic (33-28) at Kia Center. But proclaim the good news of the day from the hilltops, Mavericks fans, for Cooper Flagg is back. Basketball joy is once again an option. […]
Mavericks vs Magic Preview and Injury Update: Cooper, are you there?
The Dallas Mavericks (21-40) are on the road for the second game in their six-game road trip. On Thursday night they play the Orlando Magic (32-28) in the first night of a road back-to-back. The Mavericks were most recently waxed by the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The Magic beat the Washington Wizards on Tuesday to […]
Two unassuming games on tonight’s docket are must-see for Mavs fans
The Dallas Mavericks have been without Cooper Flagg for eight-straight games, making for some lousy viewing experiences of late. There is a good chance Flagg returns for tonight’s tip-off against the Orlando Magic, but that’s not the only reason you should be interested in seeing how this one plays out. On Wednesday, we took a […]
MMBets: The Dallas Mavericks visit the Orlando Magic
The Dallas Mavericks (21-40, 7-20 Away) continue their road trip with a Wednesday night matchup against the Orlando Magic (32-28, 18-11 Home) at 6:00 PM CST. Cooper Flagg is back in the lineup after missing eight games with a foot injury, but the cavalry isn’t riding in with him. Marvin Bagley is out. Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, […]
Two Dallas Wings just won a championship in the WNBA offseason
Arike Ogunbowale and Li Yueru, both members of the Dallas Wings last season, were part of the Mist BC team that took home a championship in the offseason 3-on-3 Unrivaled Basketball League after Wednesday’s 80-74 win over Phantom in the championship game. Breanna Stewart led Mist with 32 points in the win, while Ogunbowale scored […]
They called him a folk hero: How the new Mav, John Poulakidas, became an instant legend at Yale
In 2024, John Poulakidas led the Yale Bulldogs to a historic win during March Madness over the number four, Auburn. This earned him instant legend status at the Ivy League school and helped take the team to the second round of the tournament. “Folk hero”, the New York Post called him after that game, where […]
3 notes before Dallas takes on the Magic
The NBA slows for no team, and Dallas continues to struggle with injuries as they get set to continue their extended road trip, this time with a game against the Orlando Magic. Cooper Flagg and Marvin Bagley have been rules out, while Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, and Brandon Williams are all game-time decisions. It’s bad […]
Roundtable: What Dallas Mavericks games are we looking forward to?
With Cooper Flagg making a return soon (he’s questionable against Orlando Thursday but seeing as they go to Boston Friday, I expect that’s when he comes back), we thought it time to ask the staff what game or games they’re looking forward to. Bryan: I am looking forward to any game Cooper Flagg plays in […]
Grading the Mavericks: Klay Thompson got a raw deal, but he has taken it in stride
The Mavericks were 1-4 over the last week and remain in 12th place in the West. They beat Brooklyn (123-114), and lost four largely uncompetitive games to Sacramento (130-121), Memphis (124-105), Oklahoma City (100-87), and Charlotte (117-90). Naji Marshall led the team in scoring with 20.3 points per game. Cooper Flagg (foot) remains out, while […]
Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Hornets
The Dallas Mavericks, still without Cooper Flagg, started their longest road trip in 15 years, taking on the Charlotte Hornets. The six-game trip got off on the wrong foot with a 117-90 loss. Let’s get to the grades! Brandon Williams: B+ 18 PTS / 4 REB / 1 AST / 0 STL / 1 BLK […]
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know after Charlotte thumped Dallas, 117-90
The Dallas Mavericks were beaten by the Charlotte Hornets, 117-90 in a game that fell well short of competitive. Dallas, still short-handed and without Cooper Flagg, was dispatched with ease by the NBA’s hottest team. With the win, the Hornetts are back to .500 and looking towards the postseason for the first time in a […]
Mavericks vs. Hornets Recap: 3 notes from Dallas’ 117-90 loss at Charlotte
The Dallas Mavericks (21-40) had nothing for the Charlotte Hornets (31-31) on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center, leaving town with a big 117-90 “L” bulging out of their pocket. The Hornets have now won 15 of their last 18 games, while the Mavericks (sigh) have lost 14 of their last 16. Brandon Miller scored 13 […]
Mavericks vs Hornets Preview and Injury Update: Charlotte Rising
The Dallas Mavericks (21-39) head out on the road for a long time, and they start the trip Tuesday night with a visit against the Charlotte Hornets (30-31). Dallas is on a three-game skid, having lost all three of their games in their most recent homestand. The Hornets have won four straight, most recently against […]
Mavericks vs Hornets preview: 3 things to know as Dallas visits Charlotte
The Dallas Mavericks (21-39) travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets (30-31), hoping to snap a three-game losing streak. It’ll be hard to imagine getting a better game than the last Mavericks-Hornets matchup, even though Charlotte walked away with the win, 123-121. The injury report is longer for the Mavs this time around, and […]
SB Reacts: Klay or Khris? If you had to choose, of course
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey I watch as many games as I can and I think many […]
March has arrived, which means it’s almost time for the Madness
Welcome to March! I hope you left milk and cookies out for Santa Rothstein on Saturday, because it is officially the best month this sport has to offer. This is the final week of regular season basketball in the power conferences, with many of the smaller conferences beginning their conference tournaments this week. There is […]
The Mavericks make more roster moves for the home stretch
The Dallas Mavericks have been busy with roster adjustments this week. Tyus Jones was waived, Ryan Nembhard was converted from a two-way contract to a standard contract, and Khris Middleton will officially be sticking around. The Mavs weren’t done there. As reported by Mark Followill and others, three other players will be part of a […]
Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks started the month of March hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Still without Cooper Flagg as they closed out their homestand, Dallas fell 100-87 to the league’s best team. Let’s get to the grades! Brandon Williams: B 14 PTS / 3 REB / 3 AST / 0 STL / 0 BLK – 24 […]
Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 100-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks (21-39) dropped their third straight game and their 13th in the last 15, 100-87, to the Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15) on Sunday at American Airlines Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does, scoring a game-high 30 points in 33 minutes on 12-of-20 shooting for the Thunder, while Caleb Martin led the […]
Recap: 2 Takeaways from Another Blowout as Thunder Smoke Mavs 100-87
The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 100–87, in a game where shot-making and efficiency ultimately separated the two teams. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for OKC with 30 points on 12-for-20 shooting, while Chet Holmgren added 19 points and nine rebounds as the Thunder shot 44.6 percent from the field and controlled […]
Klay Thompson will not return to Sunday’s game against OKC Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks took on the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday night with a piece-meal roster. P.J Washington, Marvin Bagley III and Naji Marshall were three key rotation players out for the game, and after 15 minutes of action, Klay Thompson unfortunately joined them. Shortly after Thompson checked out, the announce team said he would be […]
Mavericks vs Thunder Preview and Injury Update: Will the Thunder roll?
The Dallas Mavericks (21-38) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (46-15) on Sunday night, finishing out a three-game home stand where they’ve yet to win. After winning two in a row, Dallas put in two commanding tank performances against the Grizzlies and Kings. The Thunder are coming off an incredible overtime win against the Denver Nuggets. […]
MMBets Game of the Week: I-35 rivalry deserves better than this
The battle of Interstate 35 will add yet another chapter, as the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder are in town to face off with the Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder, who got Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back from his abdominal strain in Friday’s win over the Denver Nuggets, will look to keep the momentum rolling against a Mavericks team […]
Khris Middleton is expected to finish the season in Dallas
The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, but the Dallas Mavericks continue to make roster tweaks. Veteran point guard Tyus Jones was waived in a (potentially) mutually beneficial move. Jones is now free to hook up with a playoff team before Sunday’s deadline to do so while remaining playoff eligible. On the other hand, […]
3 notes as Dallas prepares to face Oklahoma City
Dallas is set to host the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, their final home game before playing eight of their next nine games on the road. OKC is fresh off a hard-fought OT victory against conference foes Denver, while Dallas is coming off an equally crucial matchup against Memphis, and it’s safe to say […]
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