DECEMBER 29, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dallas Mavericks Team Highlights vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
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Tim Hardaway Jr. - Coming off benchHardaway will come off the bench for Thursday's game against Minnesota.
ImpactWith Luka Doncic (quadriceps) sidelined, the Mavericks are throwing Jaden Hardy and Grant Williams into the first unit with Hardaway moving to a bench role. Hardaway is likely to have a significant role with the second unit, however. He's been struggling with his shot in December, hitting 38.3 percent from the field and 32.1 percent from beyond the arc.
DECEMBER 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Grant Williams - Starting against MinnesotaWilliams will start against Minnesota on Thursday.
ImpactThe Mavericks are shaking things up to adjust for the absence of Luka Doncic (quadriceps), so Williams will replace Tim Hardaway as Dallas looks to get more playmaking and defense into the first unit. As a starter this season, Williams has averaged 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.1 three-pointers.
DECEMBER 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jaden Hardy - Starting against MinnesotaHardy is in the starting lineup to face the Timberwolves on Thursday.
ImpactHardy enters the starting lineup since both Luka Doncic (quadriceps) and Kyrie Irving (heel) are sidelined, meaning he should have a high usage rate while operating as the team's primary playmaker. Hardy is averaging 7.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this month.
DECEMBER 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mavs to Give Two-Way Guard Brandon Williams 'Opportunity' With Luka & Kyrie InjuredThe Mavs signed G League standout Brandon Williams to a two-way contract and will give him an “opportunity” to play against the Timberwolves...
DECEMBER 29, 2023•SUNHERALD.COM
