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Dallas Mavericks Focus On ‘Flushing’ Oklahoma City Thunder Loss As Anthony Davis Takes Accountability
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks left Paycom Center on Friday night with little interest in dwelling on what went wrong in a 132–111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game unraveled across the second and third quarters, their three-game win streak…
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‘Mark My Words’: Klay Thompson Embraces Byron Scott To Kobe Bryant Role As Veteran Mentor To Cooper Flagg
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Klay Thompson has entered a phase of his career where the games matter, but the teaching might matter even more. And on Saturday night at Intuit Dome — after waking up expecting to sit, then erupting for 17 fourth-quarter…
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‘We’re Right There’: Dallas Mavericks Fall Late Again As Late-Game Offensive Woes Doom In Loss To Miami Heat
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks opened the season with the fewest road games in the NBA, but a home-heavy schedule hasn’t produced the stability they hoped. After Monday’s 106–102 loss to the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center, the Mavericks fell to 5–14…
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‘He’s Not Afraid Of The Moment’: Cooper Flagg’s Career-High 29 Lifts Dallas Mavericks Past New Orleans Pelicans In Rally
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg delivered his most complete performance yet as an NBA player, pouring in a career-high 29 points with seven rebounds and five assists, and the Dallas Mavericks erased a 15-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118–115 on…
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‘It’s Not Going To Rain Forever’: Injury-Depleted Dallas Mavericks Overmatched In Blowout Loss To Minnesota Timberwolves
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks entered Target Center with a thin rotation, tired legs and their entire frontcourt unavailable, and the Minnesota Timberwolves immediately exposed those weaknesses in a 120–96 loss Monday night. Naz Reid scored a season-high 22 points and grabbed…
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‘It Opens Opportunities For Everybody’: Klay Thompson’s Shooting Rhythm Brings Gravity Boost To Dallas Mavericks’ Offense
DALLAS — Klay Thompson didn’t finish the game on the floor, didn’t play in overtime, and logged only three minutes in the fourth quarter. But during the first three quarters of Dallas’ 138–133 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Thompson gave the…
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‘The Game Finds You’: Conversation With Daniel Gafford Helped Unlock Cooper Flagg’s Second-Half Surge Against Portland Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Cooper Flagg delivered one of the most composed second halves of his young NBA career, before he powered the Dallas Mavericks’ 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers with poise beyond his 18 years, he spent most…
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‘The Energy Was Great’: Dallas Mavericks Praise Fans For Resetting Atmosphere After Turbulent Week
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks walked into American Airlines Center on Wednesday carrying the weight of a chaotic 48 hours — the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, the fallout from the now-infamous “Fire Nico” chants, and a roster stretched thin by…
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P.J. Washington Exits With Shoulder Strain As Dallas Mavericks’ Injury Issues Mount
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington sustained a left shoulder strain and did not return in Wednesday night’s 123-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns, adding another setback to a roster already stretched thin by injuries and recent organizational turmoil. Washington, who…
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‘The Margin Is So Small For Us’: Dallas Mavericks Drop First Game Of Post-Harrison Era To Phoenix Suns
DALLAS — The first night of the post–Nico Harrison era at American Airlines Center carried a different tone. The Dallas Mavericks played without the chants that had echoed through the building for weeks. Instead of “Fire Nico!,” fans delivered the steady, supportive…
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Dallas Mavericks React To Nico Harrison Firing As Jason Kidd, Players Call Chants ‘Disrespectful’
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are navigating a transitional stretch after governor Patrick Dumont announced that the organization had relieved Nico Harrison of his role as general manager and president of basketball operations, effective immediately. The decision ends Harrison’s four-year tenure, which…
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‘Just Playing Free’: Naji Marshall’s 30 Points Lift Dallas Mavericks Past Washington Wizards To End Skid
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks finally found the response they’d been searching for. After four straight losses and a late arrival into Washington following Friday’s blowout in Memphis, Dallas overcame another sluggish start and battled back to defeat the Wizards, 111–105, on…
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How To Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Washington Wizards: Will Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II Or Daniel Gafford Play? (Nov. 8, 2025)
WASHINGTON — The Dallas Mavericks wrap up a two-game road trip Saturday against the Washington Wizards, searching for answers after their fourth consecutive loss. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. CT at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., airing on KFAA-29 and…
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‘No One’s Coming To Save Us’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Memphis Grizzlies, Remain Worst Western Conference Team
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ season continued to spiral Friday night as Ja Morant and rookie Cedric Coward each scored 21 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 118–104 victory in an NBA Cup Group B matchup at FedExForum. The loss…
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‘It’s Not Fun Losing’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To New Orleans Pelicans Despite Cooper Flagg’s Late Chance
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ struggles reached a new low Wednesday night as they dropped their third straight game, falling 101–99 to the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center. The defeat, Dallas’ sixth in eight games, came against a short-handed Pelicans…
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‘We Just Needed To Execute’: Dallas Mavericks Battle Back From 22 Down Before Falling Late To Oklahoma City Thunder
DALLAS — For much of the night, the Dallas Mavericks were hanging by a thread. Playing without two of their top centers and against the reigning NBA champions, they looked overmatched for three quarters. But when the game appeared all but finished,…
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‘We’ve Got To Figure Out Our Flow’: Cooper Flagg Focused On Adjustments After Dallas Mavericks’ Season Opener
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg’s first NBA game didn’t end with the fireworks many anticipated, but the 18-year-old forward wasn’t searching for excuses. After the Dallas Mavericks’ 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night, the No. 1 overall pick offered…
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‘Everything Is Correctable’: Anthony Davis Stresses Urgency And Trust As Dallas Mavericks Regroup For Washington Wizards
DALLAS — Anthony Davis didn’t need to look at the box score to know what went wrong. The Dallas Mavericks’ defense broke down, the offense stalled, and their composure faded during a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night.…
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‘It’s Game One’: Cooper Flagg’s Debut Overshadowed By Victor Wembanyama’s 40-Point Display
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut was supposed to be the start of something new in Dallas. Instead, Victor Wembanyama reminded everyone why he already owns the stage. The 7-foot-4 San Antonio Spurs star overwhelmed the Mavericks on opening night, finishing with…
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‘Just Excited And Blessed’: Cooper Flagg Set For NBA Debut As Dallas Mavericks Host San Antonio Spurs
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg is on the verge of a moment that has been years in the making. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft will make his official debut Wednesday night when the Dallas Mavericks open the season…
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