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Marvin Bagley III Questionable For Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Following Shoulder Injury
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks may be shorthanded in the frontcourt when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Marvin Bagley III is officially questionable as he continues to manage a left shoulder impingement suffered during Friday’s victory against the Portland…
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Daniel Gafford Nears Return For Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Following Right Shoulder Sprain
DALLAS — Daniel Gafford is trending toward returning to the Dallas Mavericks lineup for Monday night’s clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center. The 27-year-old center was upgraded to probable on the team's official injury report after missing two games with…
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‘Big Win On The Road’: Dallas Mavericks Snap Five‑Game Skid Behind Marvin Bagley III’s 26 In 100–93 Win Over Portland Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — Marvin Bagley III scored a season-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting, Cooper Flagg poured in 20 first-half points, and the Dallas Mavericks finally won one of the close ones, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 100-93 on Friday night at…
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‘It’s A Good Time For Portland Basketball’: Mavericks Visit Red‑Hot Trail Blazers As Dallas Tries To Halt Five‑Game Slide
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Mavericks arrive at Moda Center on Friday night having lost five straight. The Portland Trail Blazers arrive having won five of their last six. The timing could not be worse for Dallas. Portland has climbed back to…
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‘He Was Just Hot’: Dallas Mavericks Fall 142-135 To Denver Nuggets As Jamal Murray Erupts For 53, Nikola Jokić Makes History
DENVER — Brandon Williams stepped to the line with the Dallas Mavericks down one and a chance to tie. He missed both free throws. Nikola Jokić went right back to work, and the game was over. That sequence, with 3:58 left in…
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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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‘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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‘A Dream Come True’: John Poulakidas Scores First NBA Points, Fuels Dallas Mavericks’ Win Over Cleveland Cavaliers
DALLAS — John Poulakidas has been chasing this his whole life. He is 24 years old, a Yale graduate, and on a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He had yet to score an NBA point. The opportunities had been there. The…
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How P.J. Washington At Center Unlocked The Dallas Mavericks’ Small-Ball Attack Against Cleveland Cavaliers
DALLAS — Jason Kidd had a problem heading into Sunday's rematch against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Daniel Gafford was resting, Dereck Lively II was out for the season, and the Dallas Mavericks had just been physically dominated at home two nights earlier. His…
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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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‘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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‘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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P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson Injury Updates Before Dallas Mavericks Face Charlotte Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Dallas Mavericks made two notable changes to their injury report following Tuesday's shootaround in Charlotte. P.J. Washington was upgraded from questionable to probable with a left ankle sprain. Klay Thompson was downgraded from questionable to doubtful with a…
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