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 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.
Anthony Davis returns to play for the Dallas Mavericks against the Brooklyn Nets after being sidelined since suffering an adductor strain on February 8.