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.
Anthony Davis returns to play for the Dallas Mavericks against the Brooklyn Nets after being sidelined since suffering an adductor strain on February 8.
Brandon Williams and Naji Marshall posted career highs, but the shorthanded Mavericks fell to Ja Morant and the Grizzlies 122-111 after a late fourth-quarter rally.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combine for 59 points to lead Bucks over Mavericks 132-117 in a foul-heavy matchup at American Airlines Center.