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DHJ Quick Take: Shorthanded at Intuit Dome The Doubtful Four: The Mavericks will likely be without four vital rotation pieces on Tuesday night. P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, Caleb Martin, and Brandon Williams are all listed as doubtful, significantly depleting Dallas' depth for the start of their three-game road trip. Frontcourt...

DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg's Shooting Display The Breakout: Cooper Flagg’s 51-point performance against Orlando was a tactical pivot, not just a scoring outburst. By hitting a career-high six threes, Flagg dismantled the "pack the paint" blueprint defenses have used against him all season. The Tech: Only 10% of Flagg's...

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Historic Individual Brilliance, Collective Struggle: Cooper Flagg delivered the greatest scoring performance by a teenager in NBA history, dropping 51 points on 19-of-30 shooting. However, the Dallas Mavericks couldn’t overcome an Orlando Magic offense that carved them up for 35 assists and 138 points,...

DHJ Quick Take: Bagley's Return vs. Lakers The Efficiency Engine Returns: The Mavericks are expected to regain a critical offensive piece as Marvin Bagley III is listed as probable for Sunday’s clash against the Lakers. Before a shoulder impingement sidelined him, Bagley was in the midst of his best stretch...

DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg's Growth & Khris Middleton Effect The Veteran Blueprint: While Cooper Flagg's 51-point night made history, the foundation was laid during pregame warmups with Khris Middleton. Since the trade deadline, Middleton has transitioned from teammate to technical consultant, working hands-on with Flagg on post technique and...

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Defensive Urgency: Dallas returns home having allowed 120+ points in 12 of its last 14 games. After giving up 20 threes to Milwaukee on Tuesday, the Mavericks face an Orlando squad led by Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane that thrives on physicality and getting...

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Snapping the Skid: Dallas enters tonight’s matchup looking to halt a 13-game home losing streak. The Mavericks haven’t tasted victory at American Airlines Center since Jan. 22, and with Luka Dončić and the Lakers looming on Sunday, snapping the skid against Orlando is a...

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks The Streak on the Line: Dallas enters tonight’s matchup looking to halt a 13-game home losing streak. The Mavericks haven't tasted victory at American Airlines Center since Jan. 22, and with the Lakers and Luka Dončić looming on Sunday, snapping the skid tonight against...

DHJ Quick Take Injury Fallout: Already missing seven rotation players, the Dallas Mavericks lost Daniel Gafford to a right shoulder stinger in the second quarter, leaving them without a traditional center for the remainder of a 123-99 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Rookie Resilience: Cooper Flagg bounced back from a...

DHJ Quick Take Another Blow: Daniel Gafford has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee with a right shoulder stinger, a massive loss for a roster already missing seven rotation players. Familiar Issue: The injury is to the same shoulder that sidelined the big man for...