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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 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 Mavericks couldn't overcome an Orlando offense that carved them up for 35 assists and 138 points, extending Dallas's...

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 The Hall of Fame Verdict: Dirk Nowitzki believes the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel is "neck and neck," suggesting the league consider a Co-Rookie of the Year award. Rare History: Flagg is on pace to join Michael Jordan (1984-85) as the...

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 Gafford Avoids Injury Report: In a major boost for the frontcourt, Daniel Gafford is not expected to be listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Orlando, despite a scary exit in Milwaukee with a shoulder stinger. Marshall Returns, Washington Sidelined: Defensive standout Naji Marshall (15.5...

DHJ Quick Take The Physical Education: Minnesota brought a playoff-caliber defensive blueprint to Dallas, using extreme physicality to hold Cooper Flagg to a tough 5-of-19 shooting night in the 124-94 loss. Teammate Support: Brandon Williams notched seven assists and even passed up an open layup to lob an alley-oop to...

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...