Dallas Mavericks - Our Best Defense is Our Offense

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The Dallas Mavericks suffered a tough 118-111 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on the road, marking their second straight defeat and dropping them to 25-18 on the season. The loss pushes them to fifth in the Western Conference standings as they look to regain momentum in a crucial stretch of the season.

Kyrie Irving was sensational, carrying the Mavs with a dominant 54-point performance, adding five rebounds and six assists. Klay Thompson contributed 20 points and six boards, while PJ Washington (15 points, five rebounds) and Luka Dončić (11 points, six assists) rounded out the double-figure scorers. However, the night took a concerning turn when Dončić, who had just returned from injury, exited in the third quarter with another setback, leaving questions about his availability moving forward.

Despite strong shooting efficiency—leading in field goal percentage, three-point percentage, and free throw percentage—the Mavericks struggled in key hustle categories. Charlotte dominated in second-chance points, points in the paint, rebounds, blocks, and steals. LaMelo Ball led the way for the Hornets with 30 points and five assists, while Miles Bridges delivered a well-rounded effort with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. The Hornets’ depth proved crucial, with four additional players reaching double figures, including Brandon Miller (14 points), Mark Williams (14 points, 10 rebounds), Grant Williams (12 points), and Josh Green (10 points, six rebounds).

With Irving currently leading Western Conference guards in All-Star voting and Dončić sitting ninth, Dallas will look to regroup quickly with a back-to-back ahead—hosting the Timberwolves on Jan. 22 before heading to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder on Jan. 23.

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January 22, 2025 Timberwolves at Mavericks

Minnesota Timberwolves (28-16) at Dallas Mavericks (26-18)
Jan 22, 2025 1 2 3 4 Final Minnesota 19 22 27 40 108 Dallas 24 30 26 32 112 Top Performers Minnesota Timberwolves A. Edwards - 25pts, 6reb, 5ast J. Randle - 25pts Dallas Mavericks K. Thompson - 29pts, 8reb K. Irving - 20pts, 6reb	Team Stats Comparison MIN DAL FG Made-Att 43-96 41-85 3PT Made-Att 10-36 13-33 FT Made-Att 12-15 17-18 Rebounds 53 47 Assists 36 37 Turnovers 19 19 Steals 11 11 Blocks 4 5

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The Dallas Mavericks, missing key players including Luka Dončić, Daniel Gafford, and Naji Marshall, fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a tough 129-94 road loss. The defeat drops the Mavs to 26-19, currently placing them fifth in the Western Conference standings.

Oklahoma City dominated in nearly every hustle category, outpacing Dallas in bench points, second-chance points, points in the paint, rebounds, blocks, and steals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 32 points and 9 assists, while Aaron Wiggins added 20 points. The Thunder had three more players in double figures—Alex Caruso (19 points), Jalen Williams (14 points, 6 rebounds), and Isaiah Hartenstein, who controlled the boards with 15 rebounds along with 10 points.

Despite the loss, Dallas had a strong shooting night, leading in field goal percentage, three-point percentage, free-throw percentage, fast-break points, and assists. Kyrie Irving put on an offensive clinic, dropping 44 points, while Klay Thompson, before exiting in the second quarter with a hip injury, contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds. Dante Exum added 11 points and 8 assists, but overall, the Mavericks lacked the firepower to keep up with Oklahoma City’s balanced attack.

Dallas will look to regroup at home with two key matchups ahead—January 25 against the Boston Celtics and January 27 versus the Washington Wizards.

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January 25, 2025 Celtics vs Mavericks

Boston Celtics (34-12) at Dallas Mavericks (26-20)
Jan 27, 2025 1 2 3 4 Final Boston 18 32 37 25 112 Dallas 30 23 24 19 96 Top Performers Boston Celtics J. Tatum - 23pts, 7reb, 6ast D. White - 21pts, 5ast Dallas Mavericks S. Dinwiddie - 18pts K. Irving - 42pts	Team Stats Comparison BOS DAL FG Made-Att 39-93 34-94 3PT Made-Att 20-44 14-43 FT Made-Att 14-20 14-18 Rebounds 58 61 Assists 37 31 Turnovers 15 19 Steals 9 7 Blocks 5 6

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The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a thrilling 107-105 victory over the Washington Wizards, thanks to a clutch buzzer-beater by Kyrie Irving. Despite missing key players Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson, the Mavs found a way to secure their 27th win of the season, moving to 27-20 and holding the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings.

Kyrie Irving, fresh off being named Western Conference Player of the Week, put on a show, dropping 42 points and dishing out six assists, including the game-winning shot. Luka Dončić provided a well-rounded performance with 23 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, while Dante Exum chipped in 12 points as the only other Maverick in double figures. Dallas controlled the game in crucial areas, leading in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, fast break points, points in the paint, and assists.

The Wizards, however, put up a strong fight, outpacing the Mavs in three-point shooting, bench points, blocks, and steals. Kyle Kuzma flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 22 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while Jordan Poole contributed 17 points, eight boards, and five assists. Washington had balanced scoring with four other players—Jonas Valančiūnas (14 points, 8 rebounds), Bilal Coulibaly (14 points, 5 rebounds), Corey Kispert (11 points), and Malcolm Brogdon (10 points)—reaching double figures.

With momentum on their side, the Mavericks now hit the road for back-to-back away games, facing the Pelicans on Jan. 29 and the Pistons on Jan. 31, looking to build on this dramatic victory.

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January 29, 2025 Mavericks at Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks (27-21) at New Orleans Pelicans (27-22)
Jan 29, 2025 1 2 3 4 Final Dallas 21 27 28 28 104 New Orleans 33 26 26 23 108 Top Performers Dallas Mavericks D. Gafford - 21pts, 9reb L. Doncic - 20pts New Orleans Pelicans B. Ingram - 25pts, 6ast Z. Williamson - 22pts, 7reb	Team Stats Comparison DAL NOR FG Made-Att 38-90 33-76 3PT Made-Att 10-35 3-16 FT Made-Att 18-28 39-48 Rebounds 50 56 Assists 32 31 Turnovers 16 14 Steals 6 8 Blocks 6 3