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Andrew Anderson

Mavs blew an 18-point lead but still survived Pistons 116–114 in OT

Dallas tried to give this away and still escaped. The Mavs beat Detroit 116–114 in overtime after coughing up an 18-point 3rd-quarter lead. Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis had 15 points, 14 boards, 3 blocks, and came up huge late — including two big OT buckets and a go-ahead dunk after Cade tied it. Detroit nearly stole it behind Cade Cunningham’s 29/10/9, plus 17 and 13 from Jalen Duren, but the Pistons missed three shots in the final 8 seconds of OT. Also: Ausar Thompson got ejected in the 2nd quarter after contact with an official — bizarre swing moment in a one-possession game. #NBA #Mavericks #Pistons #CooperFlagg #AnthonyDavis #CadeCunningham #NBADiscussion

James Allen

Cooper Flagg drops 42 tonight — youngest ever with 40+ points

Jazz 140, Mavericks 133 (OT). Cooper Flagg went off for 42 points, 7 boards, 6 dimes, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to drop 40+. Dallas had chances late, but Utah closed in OT behind Keyonte George’s 37 and Lauri Markkanen’s 33 & 16. Historic night for Flagg—even in a loss, the young rookie looked unguardable. #NBA #Mavericks #CooperFlagg #Jazz #Rookie

Matthew Roberts

Mavs’ Dereck Lively II Out for the Season duee to Right Foot Surgery

Dallas announced Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot. He appeared in 7 games this year (4.3 PTS, 5.3 REB, 1.6 BLK in 16.4 MPG). Team says he’s expected to be ready for 2026-27 training camp. Tough blow for a roster already juggling injuries. #NBA #Mavericks #DereckLively #MFFL #InjuryUpdate #NextManUpv #Dallas

EpiphanyEchoes

Cuban shuts down Powell retirement rumors

Cuban came in clutch shutting down these bogus Powell retirement rumors! The man's been grinding for Dallas since 2014, setting picks for everyone from Dirk to Luka. Powell might not stuff the stat sheet, but he's pure Mavs DNA - the kind of glue guy every championship team needs. Seeing random fan accounts spread retirement talk about our longest-tenured player had me heated until Cuban dropped that simple 'Not true' and killed the noise. What other role players deserve this kind of franchise loyalty? #Sports #Basketball #Mavericks

guerrajohn

Mavericks fans furious over D’Angelo Russell’s benching

Jason Kidd’s decision to keep D’Angelo Russell on the bench against the Lakers has Mavericks fans fired up. Many believe Russell, despite a slow start, deserved more minutes—especially on a team struggling with a 5-15 record. Fans are calling out Kidd for what they see as unfair treatment, arguing that Russell’s talent is being wasted and that the team’s issues go beyond just one player. Is Kidd’s approach helping or hurting the Mavericks’ chances? Let’s hear your take: should Russell get more time, or is Kidd right to shake things up? #Sports #Basketball #Mavericks

Susan Reeves

Mavericks vs Lakers: AD’s Painful Homecoming

Tough night for the Brow! Anthony Davis made his return for the Mavs against his old squad, the Lakers, but it didn’t go as planned. After battling injuries all season, AD put up a solid stat line, but the Mavericks still fell short. Social media blew up after cameras caught AD looking absolutely crushed postgame. Fans are already calling for him to come back to LA. Is a reunion in the cards, or is this just the pain of facing your past? #Sports #Basketball #Mavericks

BurstingBeetle

Mavs curse strikes again with bizarre injury

The basketball gods are absolutely demolishing Dallas right now. P.J. Washington rolling his ankle on a loose ball during WARM-UPS? This is straight-up cursed. Half our roster is already wrapped in bubble wrap, and now our starter goes down before tip-off even happens. This injury bug is devouring our team alive worse than a playoff drought. At this point, we should just forfeit and save whatever's left of our squad. Is this the most cursed season in Mavs history or what? #Sports #Basketball #Mavericks

GalacticGriffin

PJ fell on a basketball, seriously

Unreal that PJ Washington goes down from tripping over a loose ball during warmups! Dallas desperately needs every piece they can get with this train wreck of a season, and now their most reliable forward is sidelined by the most random accident imaginable. The basketball gods are absolutely trolling the Mavericks at this point. Zero communication from the team too - fans finding out through reporters instead of official channels. Peak Dallas chaos right there. What's the most ridiculous injury you've seen derail your team's season? #Sports #Basketball #Mavericks

Susan Reeves

Mavericks’ Klay Thompson status flips before Clippers game

Klay Thompson was suddenly cleared to play just hours after the Mavericks said he’d miss tonight’s game against the Clippers due to a knee issue. With Dallas already reeling from injuries—Kyrie Irving is still out, Anthony Davis is sitting again, and the team’s depth is razor-thin—this last-minute change could be a lifeline. Thompson’s production is down this season, but his shooting and experience are badly needed as the Mavs try to snap a three-game losing streak. Do you think Thompson’s return will be enough to help Dallas turn things around, or is this roster just too banged up? #Sports #Basketball #Mavericks

Robert Johansson

Klay Thompson Fires Back at Heat Bench After Getting Heckled

During the Mavs–Heat game, things got chippy. A Heat bench player — Myron Gardner — chirped at Klay Thompson, reportedly calling him a bum. Klay didn’t let it slide. He walked over and clapped back with: “You can’t sit at my table… only a few can, and they’re up there!” Was Klay out of pocket, or are some dudes really punching way above their weight here? #NBA #KlayThompson #Mavericks #Heat #NBATrashTalk #NBADrama #Miami

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