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The Dallas Mavericks’ 0–2 start hasn’t rattled Anthony Davis — but it has sharpened his focus. After Friday night’s 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards, the veteran forward didn’t point to effort, fatigue, or unfamiliarity as the team’s biggest problem. For him, the issue is clear: communication and defense. “We’ve...

The Dallas Mavericks will try to halt their early-season skid on Sunday night as they host the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Center. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, with the game airing on KFAA-29 and MavsTV Stream. After back-to-back losses to open the season — a 125–92 defeat...

The Dallas Mavericks’ season-opening frustrations continued Friday night inside American Airlines Center — not because of effort, but because of execution. A second consecutive collapse, fueled by turnovers and defensive lapses, erased what was once a promising start against the Washington Wizards. Behind a career-high 34 points from second-year guard...

The thunder outside American Airlines Center wasn’t the only storm Dallas faced Friday night. Inside, the Mavericks were hit with another one — this time courtesy of Kyshawn George and the Washington Wizards, whose hot shooting spoiled what could have been a statement bounce-back performance. Despite a strong start and...

The Dallas Mavericks return home to face the Washington Wizards on Friday night looking to move past a humbling season-opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center in Dallas, with coverage on WFAA, KFAA-29, and MavsTV Stream. The Mavericks (0–1)...

When Max Christie talks about Cooper Flagg, the tone isn’t surprise — it’s admiration. The Dallas Mavericks guard said he’s been impressed by how the 18-year-old No. 1 pick has handled the steepest responsibility of all: running an NBA offense in his very first game. “It’s the first game, and...

Cooper Flagg’s first NBA game didn’t end with the fireworks many anticipated, but the 18-year-old forward wasn’t searching for excuses. After the Dallas Mavericks’ 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night, the No. 1 overall pick offered a thoughtful assessment of where things went wrong — and...

Anthony Davis didn’t need to look at the box score to know what went wrong. The Dallas Mavericks’ defense broke down, the offense stalled, and their composure faded during a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on opening night. The stat sheet only confirmed it — 68 points allowed...

Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut was supposed to be the start of something new in Dallas. Instead, Victor Wembanyama reminded everyone why he already owns the stage. The 7-foot-4 San Antonio Spurs star overwhelmed the Mavericks on opening night, finishing with 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting, 15 rebounds, and three blocks...

The Dallas Mavericks begin the 2025–26 NBA season on Wednesday night at American Airlines Center, hosting the San Antonio Spurs in one of the league’s most anticipated season openers. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN, with streaming available on the ESPN app and FuboTV. The matchup brings...