Dallas Mavericks - Our Best Defense is Our Offense

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The Dallas Mavericks secured a solid 104-92 road victory over the Detroit Pistons, improving to 28-21 on the season and climbing to third in the Western Conference standings. Despite missing key contributors in Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson, and a brief injury scare for Olivier-Maxence Prosper, the Mavericks imposed their will with superior efficiency, leading in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, points in the paint, fast break points, and blocks.

Kyrie Irving delivered a stellar performance, pouring in 36 points and dishing out six assists, while Luka Dončić nearly recorded a triple-double with 33 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Rookie Dereck Lively II made his presence felt in the paint, posting a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham’s 19 points and Jaden Ivey’s 13, held the edge in three-point shooting and bench production but struggled to match Dallas’ offensive efficiency and defensive presence.

With momentum on their side, the Mavericks now turn their attention to a two-game road trip, facing the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 2 before heading to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers on February 4.

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The closing day is approaching, are there any events planned for this?

It all looks very nice and I congratulate you, what is your risk reward on the shooting settings, and if I can ask if your sliders are shared

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Quote: Originally Posted by jakalfc

The closing day is approaching, are there any events planned for this? It all looks very nice and I congratulate you, what is your risk reward on the shooting settings, and if I can ask if your sliders are shared

I will run with all the trades that occurred in real life. Only change is that I will also keep the Laker trade that involved Knecht and Hornets Williams.

I use low-risk reward. On FT and layup I use real player %.

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***Breaking News***
February 2, 2025

In a blockbuster trade that figures to impact the Western Conference balance of power for years to come, the Lakers, Mavericks and Jazz completed a three-team trade that sends Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and Anthony Davis to Dallas.

The Lakers received Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Mavericks, who announced the trade Sunday morning. Dallas acquired Davis, Max Christie and the Lakers' 2029 first-round pick.

The Jazz received Jalen Hood-Schifino, the LA Clippers' 2025 second-round pick and the Mavericks' 2025 second-round selection.

"I believe that defense wins championships," Mavericks general manager told ESPN's Tim MacMahon, explaining his motivation to deal Doncic for Davis. "I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a better chance. We're built to win now and in the future."

After the Lakers and Mavericks agreed to the deal late Saturday night, sources told ESPN that Pelinka made three calls in quick succession: a joint call with Davis and Lakers coach JJ Redick; a call to Davis' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports; and a call to LeBron James.

Mavs GM told the Dallas Morning News that he texted Doncic and left him a voicemail.

"My guess is he probably doesn't want to talk to me," the GM told the newspaper.

James learned of the trade when it broke while he was out to dinner with family after Saturday's win against the Knicks in New York, sources close to the Lakers superstar told ESPN. James was surprised by the news, sources said. Davis and Doncic were also not informed of the trade ahead of time, sources told Charania.

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February 2, 2025 Mavericks at Cavaliers

Dallas Mavericks (29-21) at Cleveland Cavaliers (22-27)
Feb 2, 2025 1 2 3 4 Final Dallas 39 31 26 19 115 Cleveland 24 27 23 31 105 Top Performers Dallas Mavericks A. Davis - 27pts, 8reb, 6ast PJ. Washington Jr. - 15pts Cleveland Cavaliers E. Mobley - 28pts D. Mitchell - 22pts	Team Stats Comparison DAL CLE FG Made-Att 44-91 37-76 3PT Made-Att 13-33 11-25 FT Made-Att 14-20 20-28 Rebounds 53 42 Assists 40 34 Turnovers 14 15 Steals 9 8 Blocks 8 7

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February 4, 2025 DALLAS (AP) — Caleb Martin and Quentin Grimes are switching locker rooms in Philadelphia.

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Martin on Tuesday in a trade with the 76ers that sends Grimes back to the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia also gets a 2025 second-round pick in a deal that was announced a few hours before the teams were set to play at the Wells Fargo Center.

The Mavericks made the move two days after the seismic trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in a rare swap of superstars.

Mavericks get:
Caleb Martin

76ers get:
Quentin Grimes

Martin and Grimes both were in their first seasons with their teams.

Martin turned down more money from Miami to sign with the 76ers in hopes of chasing a championship with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.

Grimes joined the defending Western Conference champion Mavericks in an offseason trade with Detroit. Dallas also added Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade in what looked to be a move to bolster the pairing of Doncic and Kyrie Irving before the shocking trade of Doncic.

Martin is a secondary piece in the third significant trade-deadline makeover of the Mavericks in the past four seasons. The second brought Irving from Brooklyn and a year later helped Dallas reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011. The Mavs lost to Boston in five games.

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The Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to three games with a hard-fought 91-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Despite a physical battle and key injuries on both sides, the Mavericks found a way to grind out the win, solidifying their position as the second seed in the Western Conference with a 30-21 record, now just 2.5 games behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for the top spot.

Kyrie Irving led the charge with a game-high 30 points, delivering clutch plays despite suffering an injury in the third quarter. While he managed to finish the game, he is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, a tough blow for Dallas as they continue their push toward the top of the standings. Anthony Davis was a force in the paint, posting a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Dante Exum (14 points) and Spencer Dinwiddie (12 points, 5 assists) provided key support. The Mavericks dominated in field goal percentage, three-point shooting, bench production, and blocks—critical factors in their narrow victory.

On the other side, the 76ers capitalized on their strengths, winning the free throw battle, second-chance points, and the rebounding margin. Joel Embiid continued his MVP-caliber season with 26 points and 16 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey added 22 points in a strong effort. Paul George contributed 14 points and eight rebounds but struggled to find his rhythm against the Mavericks’ defensive pressure.

With the win, Dallas now turns its attention to a two-game stretch against tough competition, starting with an away matchup against the Boston Celtics on February 6, followed by a home game against the Houston Rockets on February 8. The upcoming games will test the Mavericks’ depth, especially with Irving sidelined, but this resilient squad has proven its ability to step up when it matters most.

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February 6, 2025 Mavericks at Celtics

Dallas Mavericks (31-21) at Boston Celtics (36-16)
Feb 6, 2025 1 2 3 4 Final Dallas 16 29 35 31 111 Boston 22 24 30 30 106 Top Performers Dallas Mavericks D. Lively II - 28pts, 6reb A. Davis - 27pts, 6reb Boston Celtics J. Tatum - 20pts, 5reb K. Porzingis - 19pts, 5reb, 5ast	Team Stats Comparison DAL BOS FG Made-Att 42-84 40-83 3PT Made-Att 9-34 14-35 FT Made-Att 18-22 12-16 Rebounds 45 45 Assists 37 35 Turnovers 16 22 Steals 8 10 Blocks 5 8