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DHJ Quick Take: The Blueprint for Success Systematic Execution: P.J. Washington identified Sunday’s 134-point performance as the "blueprint" for the Dallas Mavericks. He credited their success to being "organized" and bringing specific defenders into the pick-and-roll to create high-value looks for Cooper Flagg and the supporting cast. Rhythm & Flow:...

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: P.J. Washington Returns vs. Lakers The Defensive Anchor Returns: P.J. Washington has been cleared to return after a three-game absence due to illness, restoring the switchable, multi-positional defense Jason Kidd noted was sorely missed. With 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steals per game, Washington’s presence is the primary...

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: 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 Reinforcements Arrive: Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and Naji Marshall have all been cleared for Friday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic, providing a massive lift to a shorthanded rotation. The Gafford Relief: Despite a frightening exit in Milwaukee with a shoulder stinger, Gafford avoided the injury report entirely,...

DHJ Quick Take Thompson Ruled Out: Klay Thompson has been officially ruled out for Tuesday’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to rest, an upgrade from his earlier doubtful designation. Seven Players Out: Dallas will be without seven rotation players in Milwaukee, marking their most depleted roster of the...

DHJ Quick Take Attrition At Fiserv: The Dallas Mavericks enter Milwaukee severely shorthanded, missing seven key rotation players after Klay Thompson (rest) joined P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, and Marvin Bagley III on a bloated injury report. Gafford’s Milestone: Amid the team’s struggles, Daniel Gafford reached 4,000 career points during a...

DHJ Quick Take Stark Contrast: After emphasizing physicality and pace as the keys to victory, the Dallas Mavericks were outmatched by a Minnesota Timberwolves squad that dictated the terms of the game from the opening tip. Edwards Returns: Anthony Edwards looked sharp in his first action since returning from a...

DHJ Quick Take Shorthanded Rotation: The Dallas Mavericks will be without six players against the Minnesota Timberwolves, including late scratches P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall (illness), plus Marvin Bagley III (shoulder). Gafford Returns: In a vital boost to the frontcourt, Daniel Gafford has been cleared to play after a two-game...