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Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 120-100 loss to the Boston Celtics
The Dallas Mavericks (21-42) played the Boston Celtics (42-21) on Friday, losing 120-100 at TD Garden. The game was a dual return of sorts, with Cooper Flagg coming back (near) home and Jason Tatum making his season debut after 298 days on the shelf following an Achilles injury last season. The first half was close, […]
Mavericks vs Celtics Final Score: Boston beats Dallas, 120-100
The Dallas Mavericks (21-42) lost to the Boston Celtics (42-21) on Friday, 120-100. Jaylen Brown led a balanced effort from Boston, scoring 24 while also grabbing seven rebounds and dishing seven assists. Klay Thompson was the high point man for Dallas, scoring 19 off the bench. Before the game, the ESPN broadcast had a great […]
Mavericks vs Celtics Preview and Injury Update: Hands off Cooper Flagg, thirsty Bostonites
The Dallas Mavericks (21-41) play their third road game in four nights, this time visiting the Boston Celtics (41-21). Dallas lost a painful one to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, falling on a last-second scramble where they gave up a dunk to seal the game. Boston got drubbed by the streaking Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, […]
NBA Lottery Watch: Flagg is back
Great news for the Dallas Mavericks this week as Cooper Flagg has returned to the lineup after being sidelined since before the all-star break. That’s even better news for Mavericks fans’ eyeballs — the recent stretch without Flagg was growing increasingly straining to watch. The focus and ultimate priority for the final 20 games of […]
3 things to consider as the Dallas Mavericks square off against the Boston Celtics
The Dallas Mavericks (21-41) head to the Garden Friday evening to square off against the near-league-leading Boston Celtics (41-21). It’s a quick turnaround after Thursday night’s game in Orlando, in which the Mavericks literally fumbled the win off an ugly inbounds pass with 1.4 seconds to go. On this second night of a back-to-back, Dallas […]
3 things to consider as the Dallas Mavericks square off against the Boston Celtics
The Dallas Mavericks (21-41) head to the Garden Friday evening to square off against the near-league-leading Boston Celtics (41-21). It’s a quick turnaround after Thursday night’s game in Orlando, in which the Mavericks literally fumbled the win off an ugly inbounds pass with 1.4 seconds to go. On this second night of a back-to-back, Dallas […]
Player Grades: Mavericks vs. Magic
The return of Cooper Flagg netted an all too familiar feeling for Mavericks fans; another clutch loss. The Mavericks fought hard all night, but as usual were unable to execute in the clutch, leading to the Magic stealing an improbable win. Without further ado… let’s grade the Mavericks Cooper Flagg: A 18 PTS / 5 […]
Stats Recap: 3 numbers from Mavericks 115-114 loss in Orlando
The Mavericks fought valiantly in Orlando before dropping a tough 115-114 loss to the Magic Thursday night. Dallas opened the game with strong early energy, jumping ahead behind a Khris Middleton pull-up three and quick interior activity from Daniel Gafford and Cooper Flagg. Flagg added a putback and set up Max Christie for a three, […]
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 […]
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