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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Recap: 2 things from the Mavericks 124-94 loss at home
The Dallas Mavericks got blown out at home Monday night, losing 124-94 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Dallas. Cooper Flagg had a game to forget, as he couldn’t buy a bucket for the entire game. But it wasn’t just him that struggled. Almost every Mavericks was off, besides Brandon Williams. The Mavericks were soundly outplayed […]
Mavericks vs Timberwolves Preview and Injury Update: Minnesota looks to sweep Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks (24-50) are back at home to start the week, hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (45-29) on Monday night. The Mavericks are riding high after beating a hapless Portland Trail Blazers team on Friday night and have had two days to rest. The Timberwolves were shelled by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, losing […]
MMBets: the Mavericks try to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Timberwolves
The Mavericks will play the Timberwolves for the fourth and final time Monday night. At the time of writing, Anthony Edwards is questionable to make his return for Minnesota after missing the better part of two weeks. The Mavericks have not been able to hold their own with the Timberwolves thus far, but as we […]
NBA Lottery Watch: the Mavericks securing their spot to pad the draft lottery fall
The Dallas Mavericks might be playing with lottery fire. Every few games they have a key result that risks their positioning in a bottlenecked cluster in the top ten. Last week it was a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on a night those around them lost. We should take a moment and pause — […]
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: 3 things before Dallas hosts a shorthanded Minnesota
The Dallas Mavericks (24-50, 14-23 Home) have lost 12 consecutive games at American Airlines Center, the longest home losing streak the franchise has seen since the 1993-94 season. Monday night they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (45-29, 20-15 Away), who arrive shorthanded in ways that matter—Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable with right knee inflammation, and while the […]
Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Trailblazers
The Dallas Mavericks travelled to the northwest to take on the Portland Trailblazers Friday night. The Mavs have officially been eliminated from Playoff contention, while the Blazers have clinched a spot in at least the Play In tournament. Despite having nothing to play for, Dallas got the 100-93 win. Let’s get to the grades! Cooper […]
SB Reacts: Rookie of the Year and NCAA Tournament Continues
Basketball continues, whether we want it to or not. That’s the lesson of March and April. There’s still plenty of hoops ahead, not to mention awards, then playoffs. If you’re looking to make any moves, there’s still plenty of things to hold your interest over at FanDual. One of those things might be the NBA […]
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks victory in Portland
The Dallas Mavericks picked up a rousing 100-93 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Cooper Flagg and Marvin Bagley had monster games for the Mavericks, while Portland had one of the worst offensive games of a team in the last decade. Not overexaggerating! This was a rock fight from the start, although Dallas did extend […]
Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Recap: 3 notes after Dallas’ 100-93 win at Portland
No one wanted to win Friday’s game between the visiting Dallas Mavericks (24-50) Portland Trail Blazers (37-38) at Moda Center, but eventually someone had to. The Mavericks pulled the unlikely 100-93 win out of their hat amidst 16 combined fourth-quarter turnovers as the game got sloppier and sloppier down the stretch. Cooper Flagg had 24 […]
Mavericks vs Blazers Preview and Injury Update: Late road game in Portland
The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) remain on the road Friday night to take on the Portland Trailblazers (37-37). The Mavericks have lost five in a row again, most recently to the Denver Nuggets who crushed them from three. Portland has won five of thier last six and a win against Dallas would put them back up […]
MMBets: The Dallas Mavericks visit the Portland Trail Blazers
It’s just past noon here at the desk, the post breakfast Häagen-Dazs Coffee Almond Toffee is open. As unhealthy as that may seem, my only defense is that I am juggling quite a bit right now and sometimes ice cream is the only thing that sounds like it might turn the day sweet for a […]
Thursday’s March Madness Musings: Wagler outduels Flemings, Burries outshines Acuff
It was a big Thursday night in the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, as many of the NBA Draft’s elite prospects were on display against one another. It was a consequential day for me, as I definitely did some shuffling on the personal board after the games concluded Thursday night. Here’s a rundown of the main […]
Calling it a season with peace of mind after seeing Khris Middleton coach Cooper Flagg on the post
Sometimes, it just takes one little thing for the puzzle pieces to fall into place and provide a little peace of mind. It was seeing Khris Middleton coaching Cooper Flagg earlier this week that did it for me. Now finally we can call it a season with peace of mind, was the thought that popped […]
3 things as the Mavericks meet the Blazers in Portland
The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) will play the Portland Trailblazers (37-37) 9pm Friday at Moda Center. Both clubs last played Wednesday, with Portland extending its win streak to two against the Bucks 130-99, behind guard Scoot Henderson’s 23 points; and the Mavericks losing 142-135 against the Nuggets in Denver, their fifth straight setback. They were led […]
What the Mavericks will look for in Acuff vs Burries in the Sweet 16
The second weekend of this NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is shaping up to be an all-timer. When you look around Thursday night, perhaps the two most interesting games of the entire Sweet 16 will be tipping off within 30 minutes of each other. My colleague Jordan did a fantastic job breaking down the matchup between […]
What the Mavericks will look for in Flemings vs Wagler in the Sweet 16
While the Mavericks navigate their way through the final games of the season, positioning themselves for the draft lottery, all eyes will be on the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. And lucky for us we’re not just getting solid teams facing off against one another, but premium head-to-head matchups against top draft talent. The two late […]
Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks hit the road to take on the Denver Nuggets in a late game Wednesday night. Dallas had success against Denver with two head-to-head wins in December, but then lost the previous matchup in January, as well this one, 142-135. Let’s get to the grades! Naji Marshall: B+ 22 PTS / 4 REB […]
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 142-135 loss to the Denver Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) dropped their fifth game in a row, losing to the Denver Nuggets (44-28) on Wednesday, 142-135. It was a game that threatened to be close on a handful of occasions, mostly for those moments to be quickly erased by a red-hot Jamal Murray, who had 29 points at half and finished […]
Mavericks vs. Nuggets Recap: 3 takeaways as Dallas drops 142-135 loss at Denver
The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) dropped their fifth straight game Wednesday, falling 142-135 to the Denver Nuggets (45-28) in a game that felt within reach early before completely getting away from them late. Dallas had a few solid stretches to start, showing some offensive rhythm and energy, but couldn’t sustain it as Denver’s shot-making and overall […]
Mavericks vs Nuggets Preview and Injury Update: Late road game in Denver
The Dallas Mavericks (23-49) head back out on the road and play the Denver Nuggets (45-28) on Wednesday night. Dallas is reeling, losing four in a row, including a pair of home overtime games against the Clippers then the Golden State Warriors. Denver played in Phoenix last night and won, but they’re likely tired after […]
MMBets: the Dallas Mavericks look to win for a third time against Denver
Dallas is back on the road in Denver, where they will play the Nuggets for the fourth and final time this season. The first three iterations have been in Dallas’ favor, as they own a 2-1 series lead. Tonight, the Mavericks get the Nuggets with no rest and are coming off two heartbreaking overtime losses. […]
Mavericks learnings from NCAA tournament’s first rounds
If you’re like me, and well, you’re on this page so you probably are, the NCAA tournament is a national holiday. It’s everything that is beautiful and ugly about college sports. Last weekends first rounds didn’t have the thrill of mid-majors dancing to the Sweet 16, but plenty of iconic finishes made for a fun […]
Grading the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg is the Rookie of the Year
The Mavericks were 0-3 this past week and remain in 13th place in the West. Defense was optional during their losing streak, as the Mavericks lost three barn burners to Atlanta (135-120), the Clippers (138-131), and Golden State (137-131). Cooper Flagg led the team in scoring with 22.3 points per game. Grade: C+ The Mavericks […]
Mavericks vs. Nuggets Preview: 3 notes before Dallas meets Denver
What, really, is there to be gained for the Dallas Mavericks (23-49) as they prepare to face the Denver Nuggets (44-28) on Wednesday at Ball Arena? A draft lottery ball or two? A feint glimmer of sunshine in an otherwise dreary season and amidst a stretch of just four wins in the team’s last 27 […]
Mavericks Reacts Survey: Rookie of the Year and NCAA Tournament
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey Let me know what you think, we’ll have results and more survey […]
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