How To Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat: Anthony Davis Upgraded As Dallas Reaches End Of Grueling Stretch On Monday (Nov. 24, 2025)
The Dallas Mavericks enter Monday night’s matchup against the Miami Heat carrying the residue of a bruising opening month — one dominated by injuries, lineup upheaval, and an unforgiving schedule. This contest marks their 11th game in 18 days, a stretch that has strained depth across every position.
There is, at last, a small sign of movement: Anthony Davis has been upgraded to doubtful with a left calf strain after missing 13 straight games. Dallas remains far from whole, but Davis drawing closer to a return is meaningful for a team trying to keep its footing.
The Mavericks’ backcourt remains uncertain with Ryan Nembhard (left knee sprain) and Brandon Williams (lower back tightness) both questionable. Dereck Lively II (right foot injury management) remains out, while Kyrie Irving continues recovering from left knee surgery. Dante Exum, who had been dealing with a right knee issue, is now out for the season.
Miami enters the night in far better shape competitively, winners of four straight and returning home after a 127–117 win in Philadelphia powered by Norman Powell’s 32 points and Kel’el Ware’s 20-point, 16-rebound effort.
Below is everything fans need to know heading into tipoff.
How to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat
Date: Monday
Time: 6:30 p.m. CST
Location: Kaseya Center — Miami, FL
TV: KFAA-29, MavsTV Stream
Radio: KEGL 97.1 FM The Eagle; 99.1 FM Zona MX (Spanish)
Updates: Follow @GrantAfseth
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
- Ryan Nembhard: Questionable (Left Knee Sprain)
- Brandon Williams: Questionable (Lower Back Tightness)
- Anthony Davis: Doubtful (Left Calf Strain)
- Dereck Lively II: Out (Right Foot Injury Management)
- Dante Exum: Out (Right Knee — Out for Season)
- Kyrie Irving: Out (Left Knee Surgery)
Miami Heat Injury Report
- Tyler Herro: Questionable (Left Ankle Surgery)
- Nikola Jović: Out (Right Hip Impingement)
- Norman Powell: Out (Left Groin Strain)
- Terry Rozier: Out (Not With Team)
- Andrew Wiggins: Out (Left Hip Flexor Strain)
- Vladislav Goldin: Out (G League — Two-Way)
Dallas Mavericks Fall Late to Memphis Grizzlies
The Dallas Mavericks were closing in on their first two-game winning streak of the season. Instead, the Memphis Grizzlies — shorthanded and forced to play with only one available center navigating deep foul trouble — executed the key late-game moments to hand Dallas a 102–96 loss at American Airlines Center.
The defeat dropped the Mavericks to 5–13 and ended a stretch in which they played 14 of their first 18 games at home, going just 4–10 in those contests.
Both teams entered depleted. Dallas was without D’Angelo Russell, Ryan Nembhard, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Danté Exum, and Kyrie Irving. Memphis was missing Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant, Ty Jerome, Brandon Clarke, and Scotty Pippen Jr. before losing Jock Landale in the first quarter.
That left Zach Edey as Memphis’ lone center. He played through his fourth and fifth fouls in the second half — because the Grizzlies had no alternative.
Jason Kidd Weighs In on League-Wide Injury Spike
The Mavericks’ injury issues aren’t unique. Many teams around the NBA have been hit by early-season absences, with star players across the league missing time due to soft-tissue injuries and conditioning challenges.
Jason Kidd pointed to the league’s growing pace and the demands of the modern game, saying teams are “playing extremely fast on makes and misses” and that players aren’t always training at the same speed they’re expected to play. Kidd believes that gap has contributed to the rise in injuries, noting the league’s increase in possessions and physical demands over the past two decades.
“Teams are playing extremely fast on makes and misses,” Kidd said. “Defensively, it becomes a little harder because of the pace. The drives are at an all-time high with the ball touching the paint and then being able to spray it out for threes.”
Kidd suggested that players simply aren’t conditioned at the same pace they’re competing.
“We have to train at a higher speed if you’re going to play at this pace,” Kidd said. “You go from zero to 100 — we’re not training that way in training camp or in the summer. Then we’re asking them to go above the speed limit and play fast. I think that puts everyone in harm’s way.”
With roughly 10 more possessions per game than two decades ago, Kidd believes the increased physical demand is unavoidable.
Miami Heat on Four-Game Surge and Emerging Contributors
While Dallas has been fighting uphill, the Miami Heat enter on a surge. Miami’s win in Philadelphia featured 32 points from Norman Powell and 16 rebounds from Kel’el Ware, with Jaime Jaquez Jr. continuing his strong season in a sixth-man role.
The Heat have won four straight games (New York, Golden State, Chicago, Philadelphia) and begin a four-game homestand Monday.
Miami’s strong rebounding, improved spacing and second-unit consistency have been crucial in stabilizing the team early in the season.
Cooper Flagg Continues to Impress Amid Heavy Burden
Through the turbulence, Cooper Flagg has emerged as one of the brightest spots in the Mavericks’ season. The rookie is averaging 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, shooting 45.7 percent from the field with room to grow from three (27.7 percent).
Kidd has noted clear strides in Flagg’s comfort when initiating offense — notably after an early-season stretch playing point guard out of necessity.
“The more time he goes through being a quarterback, you can see he’s getting comfortable,” Kidd said. “There’s going to be times when he turns the ball over… he’s trying to do the right thing.”
Flagg had 12 points and seven rebounds Friday against Memphis, two nights after scoring a career-high 29.
Dallas will need everything the rookie can offer with the backcourt again in flux.
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