The Mavericks aim to end the Charlotte Hornets’ four-game win streak amidst injury challenges that could transform their season once key players return.
DALLAS — Watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Charlotte Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, on KFAA. Here’s a breakdown on how to tune in on KFAA — and guarantee you get the clearest signal possible of the broadcast.
Dallas is looking to snap Charlotte’s four-game win streak Thursday night at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are 14-13 on their home court. Dallas has a 5-5 record in one-possession games.
Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving didn’t play in yesterday’s 118-105 loss to Minnesota — and might not be in a Mavericks uniform on the same night again — while it was a temporary injury absence for four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson and Cooper Flagg, the rookie No. 1 pick who landed in Dallas by crazy luck and is seen as the next face of the franchise after Luka Doncic.
“I don’t think our roster is a bad roster. I just think it’s an injured roster,” P.J. Washington said. “Once everybody’s healthy, then there will be a lot more people in here recording us with the media. Once Kai get backs and AD gets back, we’ll be a different team for sure. And Klay also.”
The Mavericks are shooting 47.2% from the field this season, 0.3 percentage points lower than the 47.5% the Hornets allow to opponents. The Hornets are shooting 46.4% from the field, 0.2% higher than the 46.2% the Mavericks’ opponents have shot this season.
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. on KFAA.
Dallas Mavericks injury report
Cooper Flagg: Out (Ankle/Injury management)Anthony Davis: Out (Hand)Dereck Lively II: Out for season (Foot)Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee) Klay Thompson: OutDante Exum: Out for season (Knee)
Charlotte Hornets injury report
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin)
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