While P.J. Washington took part in his usual Thunder dominance, Spencer Dinwiddie stepped up in a massive way again. Dinwiddie scored 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting. He was remarkable and efficient in the scoring category.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Stephen Curry were voted as the backcourt representatives in the Western Conference.
Irving entered the night just three points shy of the threshold with 17,997 career points. After a pair of free throws, he maneuvered into the paint and connected on a midrange jumper at the 7:17 mark of the first quarter. He finished with 38 points despite another loss for the injury-riddled Mavericks.
Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington shared their thoughts on the "devastating" Dereck Lively II injury update.
The Dallas Mavericks' recent stretch of play and current form isn't the most encouraging. All that matters is that they can pull things together in the back hal
Nets team, saying the Mavericks didn’t just win the swap that brought him to Dallas, but got the best deal in the NBA.
As we mentioned earlier, Kai has already featured in the NBA All-Star game eight times in his career. While the Mavs guard is averaging 24.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, his inability to win games could dwindle his chances of making the 2025 NBA All-Star game.
Even without important pieces like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Dereck Lively II, both teams' role players simmered the beef between the ball clubs. The usually well-mannered Thunder were hit with multiple technical fouls. PJ Washington continued to poke the bear.
The teams that placed higher in the power rankings were the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Dallas Mavericks have endured as many injuries as any team in the NBA, especially when you factor in Luka Doncic's absence and how much he means to the squa
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Lu Dort was ejected against the Dallas Maverick for hitting Mavs' Daniel Gafford in the groin area.