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‘I Like Making The Right Play’: Cooper Flagg Shows Decision‑Making Beyond His Years As NBA’s Youngest Player
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention after losing 137-131 in overtime against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. However, amid a 23-49 record, the Mavs have continued to use the remainder of the schedule to develop players,…
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‘We’ve Got To Be Sharper’: Dallas Mavericks Blow 15‑Point Lead, Lose In OT Against Golden State Warriors As Moses Moody Suffers Scary Injury
DALLAS — Before tip-off Monday night, Naji Marshall kept it simple when asked what the Dallas Mavericks needed to do against Golden State. "Rebound, get out in transition, and take care of the ball," Marshall told Dallas Hoops Journal. He also spoke…
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‘Just Didn’t Fall’: Darius Garland, Kawhi Leonard Combine For 75 Points As LA Clippers Beat Dallas Mavericks In Overtime
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cooper Flagg had the ball, a tied game, and 1.2 seconds to end the Dallas Mavericks' longest home losing streak in years. He pulled up from 21 feet and missed. Darius Garland — listed as questionable with a toe…
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‘Kawhi Is The First And Foremost Problem’: Dallas Mavericks Aim To End 10-Game Home Losing Streak Against Los Angeles Clippers
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have not won at American Airlines Center since Jan. 22. Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers is their next chance to change that, and both coach Jason Kidd and guard Max Christie were direct on Friday…
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‘They Dominated The Physicality’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Atlanta Hawks 135-120, Extend Home Losing Streak To Nearly Two Months
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks got a first-hand look Wednesday night at why the Atlanta Hawks are the hottest team in the NBA, and it was not a pretty sight. Atlanta won its 11th consecutive game, beating Dallas 135-120 at American Airlines…
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‘It’s About Progress’: Naji Marshall’s 32 Not Enough As Dallas Mavericks Fall To New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — Naji Marshall scored 32 on Monday night on his old court. The Dallas Mavericks had the New Orleans Pelicans down by 10 in the first quarter. The Pelicans' bench helped flip the game before halftime to win 129-111 at Smoothie…
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‘It’s About Progress’: Naji Marshall’s 32 Not Enough As Dallas Mavericks Fall To New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — Naji Marshall scored 32 on Monday night on his old court. The Dallas Mavericks had the New Orleans Pelicans down by 10 in the first quarter. The Pelicans' bench helped flip the game before halftime to win 129-111 at Smoothie…
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‘It’s About Progress’: Naji Marshall’s 32 Not Enough As Dallas Mavericks Fall To New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — Naji Marshall scored 32 on Monday night on his old court. The Dallas Mavericks had the New Orleans Pelicans down by 10 in the first quarter. The Pelicans' bench helped flip the game before halftime to win 129-111 at Smoothie…
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‘I’m A Mismatch’: Dallas Mavericks Start P.J. Washington At Center, Stun Cleveland Cavaliers 130-120 Behind Cooper Flagg’s Historic Night
DALLAS — Jason Kidd called it a character check. His team passed. Less than 48 hours after being blown out at home by 33 points, the Dallas Mavericks walked into Rocket Arena on Sunday afternoon and handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a 130-120…
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‘I’m A Mismatch’: Dallas Mavericks Start P.J. Washington At Center, Stun Cleveland Cavaliers 130-120 Behind Cooper Flagg’s Historic Night
DALLAS — Jason Kidd called it a character check. His team passed. Less than 48 hours after being blown out at home by 33 points, the Dallas Mavericks walked into Rocket Arena on Sunday afternoon and handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a 130-120…
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‘We Just Couldn’t Make The Plays Down The Stretch’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Atlanta Hawks 124-112, Extending Losing Streak To Eight
DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks continue to play out a six-game road trip, the losses continue to pile up. The team dropped its eighth consecutive game — this time, losing 124-112 against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Tuesday…
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‘We Haven’t Played A Ton Of Teams Like That’: Cooper Flagg Sees Toronto Raptors’ Aggressive Defense As Valuable Learning Experience
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors did not make things easy for Cooper Flagg during the Dallas Mavericks' 122-92 loss on Sunday night. It was an experience the Dallas Mavericks rookie can appreciate as he goes through his rookie NBA season, eager to…
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‘They Sped Us Up’: Dallas Mavericks Commit 19 Turnovers In 122-92 Rout At Toronto, Setting Franchise Record For Worst Loss Against Raptors
TORONTO — Jason Kidd emphasized before tip-off that taking care of the ball was the number one priority against a Toronto defense built to pressure and push pace. His team turned it over 19 times. The Dallas Mavericks fell 122-92 to the…
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‘Dream Come True’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Boston Celtics 120-100 As Cooper Flagg’s Homecoming Overshadowed By Jayson Tatum’s Return
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks played their most emotionally loaded road game of the season Friday night and still could not find a way to win. Cooper Flagg returned to TD Garden for the first time as a professional, Jayson Tatum made…
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‘That Game Was Completely In Our Hands’: Orlando Magic Edge Dallas Mavericks 115-114 As Wendell Carter Jr. Dunk Spoils Cooper Flagg’s Return
ORLANDO, Fla. — Cooper Flagg was back. For the better part of 26 minutes Thursday night at Kia Center, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a different team. Then Wendell Carter Jr. caught a pass from Jalen Suggs and slammed home a dunk…
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‘That Game Was Completely In Our Hands’: Orlando Magic Edge Dallas Mavericks 115-114 As Wendell Carter Jr. Dunk Spoils Cooper Flagg’s Return
ORLANDO, Fla. — Cooper Flagg was back. For the better part of 26 minutes Thursday night at Kia Center, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a different team. Then Wendell Carter Jr. caught a pass from Jalen Suggs and slammed home a dunk…
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‘Trading Twos For Threes’: Jason Kidd Lays Out Why Dallas Mavericks Can’t Keep Playing This Way
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks shot 3-of-22 from three-point range in Tuesday night's loss. The Charlotte Hornets shot 20-of-51. The final score at Spectrum Center was 117-90. Jason Kidd was asked after the game about competing against a team generating that much…
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‘That Number Won’t Change Unless We Actually Shoot Them’: Brandon Williams Calls Out Dallas Mavericks’ Persisting Three-Point Struggles
DALLAS — Brandon Williams did not sugarcoat it. The Dallas Mavericks shot 3-of-22 from three-point range in a 117-90 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. The Hornets went 20-of-51. Williams, who led Dallas with 18 points going 10-of-11 from the…
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‘It’s Tough Mathematically’: Charlotte Hornets Rout Dallas Mavericks As Three-Point Disparity Proves Overwhelming
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Dallas Mavericks shot 3-of-22 from three-point range Tuesday night. The Charlotte Hornets shot 20-of-51. The final score at Spectrum Center was 117-90. The loss dropped Dallas to 21-40, extended the losing streak to four games, and left the…
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‘Dream Come True’: John Poulakidas, Tyler Smith Ready To Contribute For Shorthanded Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are 11 players deep on their injury report. John Poulakidas and Tyler Smith are ready. The two newest Mavericks — both signed to two-way contracts Saturday — arrived in Charlotte for Tuesday's shootaround ready to fill holes…
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