Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks fell 114-91 to the Clippers as injuries, poor shooting, and turnovers dropped them into a tie with Sacramento for the West's No. 9 seed.

Anthony Davis hit a game-winner and finished with 34 points as the Mavericks edged the Hawks 120-118. Dereck Lively II returned after missing 36 games.

Daniel Gafford returned, but the Mavericks fell short in a 113-109 loss to the Nets as Brooklyn rallied late. Dallas missed 12 free throws and gave up 20 threes.

Mavericks face key injury questions vs. Nets with Gafford and Lively nearing returns, while Irving, Exum, and Prosper remain out for the stretch run.

Mavericks escape with a 120-119 win over the Bulls, moving to ninth in the West behind key plays from Dinwiddie, Thompson, and Davis in a tight finish.

Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford have been upgraded to doubtful for Saturday’s game vs. the Bulls, marking a positive step in the Mavericks’ injury outlook.

Jaden Hardy scores 22 points to lead the short-handed Mavericks past the Magic 101-92, sparking a second-half rally with a burst of timely three-pointers.

Kyrie Irving underwent successful ACL surgery as the Mavericks continue to battle key injuries while fighting for a play-in spot in the Western Conference.

Kessler Edwards reached his 50-game two-way contract limit as the Mavericks face roster decisions amid salary cap issues following loss to Knicks.

Naji Marshall scored a career-high 38 points, but the Mavericks couldn't overcome a rough third quarter in a 128-113 loss to the Knicks at MSG.