As the Mavs face the Nets tonight amidst a challenging season, key players like Anthony Davis are sidelined, testing Cooper Flagg’s rookie power.
DALLAS — Watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, on KFAA. Here’s a breakdown on how to tune in on KFAA — and guarantee you get the clearest signal possible of the broadcast.
Under the lights of the American Airlines Center, Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks (14-25) are trying to salvage the season and look to beat the Brooklyn Nets Monday night.
The Mavs have gone 10-10 at home and are last in the Western Conference, shooting 33.8% from 3-point range.
The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Mavericks defeated the Nets 119-111 in their last meeting on Dec. 13. Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 24 points, and Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 34 points. But the Mavs’ will be without Davis tonight. The 6’10” big man injured his hand in Dallas’ loss at Utah on January 8. The injury could mean the rest or most of the regular season, considering he might need surgery.Â
Despite a terrible start to the season, Flagg is still having a strong rookie campaign with 18.9 points per game, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, while shooting 47.7% from the field.Â
Dallas Mavericks injury report
Anthony Davis: Out (Hand)Dereck Lively II: Out for season (Foot)Kyrie Irving: Out (Knee)Â Dante Exum: Out for season (Knee)PJ Washington: Day-to-day (Ankle)Brandon Williams: Day-to-day (Heel)Moussa Cisse: Day-to-day (Shoulder)
Brooklyn Nets injury report
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee)Michael Porter Jr.: Out (Rest)Drake Powell: Day-to-day (Knee)Ben Saraf: Day-to-day (Knee)Â Ziaire Williams: Day-to-day (illness)E.J. Liddell: Day-to-day (Knee)
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Wednesday, Jan. 14 vs. Denver Nuggets on KFAA, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 vs. Utah Jazz on KFAA, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 17 vs Utah Jazz on KFAA, 4 p.m.Monday, Jan. 19 vs New York Knicks on KFAA, 4 p.m.