Santi Aldama Gets Green Light For Mavericks Back-To-Back
Aldama is set for his third game in four nights after a knee recovery he said ran longer than he expected following March surgery.
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Aldama is set for his third game in four nights after a knee recovery he said ran longer than he expected following March surgery.
Irving sat the second night of Dallas’ first back-to-back on Oct. 24 and again Nov. 2, both listed as left knee injury management.
Gafford made 7 of 8 shots, including all 5 in the third quarter, and Dusty May called his finishing around the rim a weapon Dallas needs.
Johnson had 9 rebounds in 19 minutes against Brooklyn, two nights after a career-high 17 against Utah.
No Maverick played more than 29 minutes, and May said Dallas strung together four consistent quarters for the first time this season.
Flagg credited the Mavericks' strength and medical staffs, and Daniel Gafford said Flagg works in the weight room every day.
Flagg entered Sunday shooting 21.6% from three, then finished with 25 points, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds in a 130-93 win.
Aldama scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting against Brooklyn in his second game back from March knee surgery.
Martin scored the first basket of a 130-93 win over Brooklyn and has started three of Dallas' last four games, including two straight.
Brooklyn shot 38.8% and went 11-of-39 from three, and Michael Porter Jr. scored 4 points after a 15-point first quarter.