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‘In The Trenches’: Dallas Mavericks Hand Houston Rockets First Loss 116-111 Behind Kyrie Irving’s 35, Cooper Flagg’s 33
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 26 of his 35 points after halftime on Friday night, and the Dallas Mavericks outscored the Houston Rockets 40-27 in the fourth quarter to beat them 116-111 at American Airlines Center. The loss was Houston’s first of…
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‘Very Pleased With Rez’: Dusty May Says Dallas Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. Is Building Toward Coming Off Minutes Restriction
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. is still playing on a minutes restriction in his first NBA season, and Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday that the Dallas Mavericks rookie is in a buildup to keep strengthening without being rushed. Johnson played in…
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Houston Rockets Rule Out Alperen Şengün vs. Dallas Mavericks, Clear Marcus Smart To Return From Forearm Strain
DALLAS — Before Friday night’s game at American Airlines Center, Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Alperen Şengün would sit out against the Dallas Mavericks with low back soreness. It will be the second straight game Şengün has missed for the Houston Rockets.…
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‘Played In Our Stay-Ready Game’: Dusty May Says Santi Aldama Is Very Close To Dallas Mavericks Debut
DALLAS — Santi Aldama is very close to making his Dallas Mavericks debut, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday, after the forward played in the team’s stay-ready game hours before the game against the Houston Rockets. Aldama remained doubtful for the 7…
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‘Making Major Progress’: Dusty May Updates Dereck Lively II’s Return From Third Right Foot Surgery
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II is making major progress in his return from right foot surgery, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday, though May said he did not know the center’s timetable before the Dallas Mavericks faced the Houston Rockets. Dallas ruled…
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‘Santi’s Very Close’: Dallas Mavericks Rule Out Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović As Naji Marshall Returns vs. Houston Rockets
DALLAS — After two games out with an illness, Naji Marshall is available for the Dallas Mavericks against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The same update moved Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberović from doubtful to out. Caleb Martin, who has been…
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Naji Marshall Upgraded To Probable As Dallas Mavericks Update Injury Report Before Houston Rockets Game
DALLAS — On Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks listed Naji Marshall as questionable with the illness that has kept him out of their last two games. By Friday, the forward had been upgraded to probable for the game against the Houston Rockets at…
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‘Fix The Transition Defense’: Dallas Mavericks Host Unbeaten Houston Rockets In NBA Cup Rematch Of Season Opener
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks play the Houston Rockets again Friday night, nine days after a 128-110 loss at Toyota Center opened their season. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center, and the game is the first of…
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Caleb Martin Available, Naji Marshall Questionable As Dallas Mavericks List 6 Players On Injury Report vs. Houston Rockets
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have listed Caleb Martin as available with a right thumb splint for Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center. Naji Marshall (illness) is questionable. Santi Aldama (right knee surgery) and Tarik Biberović (right heel…
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‘Throw That First Punch’: Dallas Mavericks Hand Oklahoma City Thunder First Loss, 120-96, Behind Cooper Flagg’s 26 Points
DALLAS — The Oklahoma City Thunder went 5-of-32 from 3-point range Wednesday night, and their unbeaten start ended at American Airlines Center. The Dallas Mavericks won all four quarters in a 120-96 final. Through three quarters, Cooper Flagg had all 26 of…
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‘Same Thunder DNA’: Dusty May Expects Short-Handed Oklahoma City To Fight As Dallas Mavericks Host Unbeaten Thunder
DALLAS — The Oklahoma City Thunder arrive at American Airlines Center on Wednesday night without Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Alex Caruso. Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said before the game that he still expects the Thunder’s usual fight. Tip-off…
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‘Fun Puzzles To Put Together’: Kyrie Irving Available, Naji Marshall Out As Dallas Mavericks Host Unbeaten Oklahoma City Thunder
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Caleb Martin are available for the Dallas Mavericks against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, while five players, including Naji Marshall and Sergio De Larrea, are out, according to the team’s status update. Tip-off is set…
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Naji Marshall Downgraded To Doubtful As Dallas Mavericks Rule Out Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Kyrie Irving and Caleb Martin remain questionable for Wednesday's 8:30 p.m. CT tip-off, and Sergio De Larrea and Dereck Lively II are also out.
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‘Such A Tough Kid’: Dallas Mavericks Rule Out Sergio De Larrea Against Oklahoma City Thunder With Right Knee Sprain
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have ruled out rookie Sergio De Larrea for Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a right knee sprain, according to the team’s injury report. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center.…
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Kyrie Irving Questionable As Dallas Mavericks List 7 Players On Injury Report vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have listed Kyrie Irving (left knee injury management), Naji Marshall (illness), and Caleb Martin (right thumb sprain) as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Santi Aldama (right knee surgery) and…
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‘Very Hard-Fought Road W’: Dallas Mavericks Beat Miami Heat 113-109 Behind Cooper Flagg’s 29 Points
MIAMI — Cooper Flagg scored 12 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter Monday night, two days after a left shoulder injury kept him out of a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. His driving layup with 10 seconds left sealed…
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Cooper Flagg Available As Dallas Mavericks Face Miami Heat After Shoulder Sprain Absence
MIAMI — Cooper Flagg is available for the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat, three days after he sprained his left shoulder at Indiana. Dallas had upgraded the second-year forward from questionable to probable earlier in the day after he went through…
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Oklahoma City Thunder Forwards Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace Need Surgery; Out Indefinitely
Oklahoma City Thunder president Sam Presti announced on Monday (10/26) that forwards Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace need surgery and will be out indefinitely.
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Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Upgraded To Probable Against Miami Heat After Shootaround
MIAMI — Cooper Flagg was upgraded to probable for the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Miami Heat on Monday after participating in shootaround at Kaseya Center. He went through a normal spot-shooting workout. Flagg had been listed as questionable on Dallas’ initial…
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Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Participates In Shootaround Before Miami Heat Game
MIAMI — Cooper Flagg participated in the Dallas Mavericks’ shootaround Monday morning at Kaseya Center ahead of their game against the Miami Heat. He went through a normal spot-shooting workout. Flagg was listed as questionable on Dallas’ initial injury report with a…
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