Doncic, Dallas set for matchup against Houston
Luka Doncic leads Dallas into a matchup with Houston averaging 32.2 points per gameDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DALLAS MAVERICKS 5-7 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
5-7 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Mavs hit from long-range to win 104-99, ending Timberwolves' win streak at 3 games MINNEAPOLIS — The last time Dallas star Luka Doncic was on the Target Center floor he was hounded and harassed, relatively ineffective and i...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Team Effort: Balanced Scoring Leads Mavs Past Timberwolves The Dallas Mavericks got back to .500 with a big road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. It wasn’t easy, but a balanced...
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MAVERICKS at TIMBERWOLVES | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 21, 2022
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Doncic, Mavericks rebound to beat Timberwolves for split
Luka Doncic had 25 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds and Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-99 on Wednesday night to split the two-game setDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dallas Mavericks vs Minnesota Timberwolves - Full Game Highlights | December 21, 2022 NBA Season
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Tim Hardaway Jr. - Gets starting nod Hardaway is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.
Impact Hardaway will replace Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Hardaway had started in the previous 12 games before missing Monday's game with an illness.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dwight Powell - Coming off bench Wednesday Powell (thigh) will play and come off the bench Wednesday at Minnesota, Dane Moore of BringMeTheNews.com reports.
Impact After a two-game absence, Powell will be eased back into things. It will be his first time coming off the bench since Nov. 7. This month, he's averaging 5.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in 16.7 minutes.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki among Basketball HOF nominees
The Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced its 2023 class, including Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki and Gregg Popovich.DECEMBER 21, 2022
Dirk Nowitzki Among Star-Studded List of Eligible 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees Dirk Nowitzki could soon be representing the Dallas Mavericks in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame after being named an eligible inductee...
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mavs coach Kidd fined $25K for reaction to Doncic ejection
The NBA says it has fined Dallas Mavericks coach $25,000 for coming onto the court to confront a referee and directing inappropriate language toward him during a loss to the Minnes...DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dwight Powell - Will return Wednesday Powell (thigh) is available for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota.
Impact Powell has missed back-to-back games due to a left thigh contusion, but he'll be back in the mix Wednesday. With Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) and Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out, Powell and Christian Wood should dominate the frontcourt minutes, while JaVale McGee and Davis Bertans operate as the primary backups.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mavs vs. Timberwolves Preview: Can Dallas Avoid Back-to-Back Losses in Minnesota? Dallas will look to get back to .500 after falling to Minnesota on Monday night, 116-106.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Mavs vs. Timberwolves Preview: Can Dallas Avoid Back-to-Back Losses in Minnesota? Dallas will look to get back to .500 after falling to Minnesota on Monday night, 116-106.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NBA's best performance of 2022: Luka Dončić backs up his talk as Mavs stun Suns The Mavs fell behind 3-2 to the Suns, Luka Dončić chirped, and then he stepped up. It's our pick for the NBA's best performance of 2022.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ex-Celtic Kemba Walker 'Would Love' Playing With Luka Doncic Former Celtics point guard Kemba Walker shared his excitement at a chance to play alongside new Mavericks teammate Luka Doncic.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NESN.COM
Dallas Mavericks Set to Unveil Dirk Nowitzki Statue on Christmas | SLAM The Dallas Mavericks will unveil their new statue dedicated to Dirk Nowitzki before their Christmas Day matchup against the Los Angeles Lake...
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Tim Hardaway Jr. - Off injury report Hardaway (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Hardaway will be back following a one-game absence. Since joining the starting five, he's averaged 16.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 assists in 29.5 minutes.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dorian Finney-Smith - Won't play Wednesday Finney-Smith (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's rematch against Minnesota.
Impact Finney-Smith is slated to miss his first game of the season due to a right adductor strain he suffered in Monday's loss to the Timberwolves. In his absence, Davis Bertans, Reggie Bullock and Christian Wood are all candidates for increased roles.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dwight Powell - Listed as questionable Powell (thigh) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Impact Powell has missed back-to-back games due to a thigh injury and is questionable to miss a third. Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) and Maxi Kleber (hamstring) remain out, so if Powell is also sidelined, Christian Wood, JaVale McGee and Davis Bertans figure to man the majority of minutes in Dallas' frontcourt.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Davis Bertans - Scores season-high 18 points Bertans recorded 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-9 3Pt) and one block across 16 minutes during Monday's 116-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Bertans was recently battling an illness and made just his third appearance since Dec. 5, but with Dwight Powell (thigh) and Maxi Kleber (hamstring) sidelined, the sharpshooter saw a solid role and made the most of his opportunity by scoring a season-high 18 points. Kleber is expected to be out for a month or two, so Bertans figures to get plenty of looks as a backup floor spacer in Kleber's absence, especially if he continues to shoot like he did Monday night.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Maxi Kleber Undergoes Surgery, No Timetable for Mavs Return The Dallas Mavericks announced that Maxi Kleber underwent surgery to repair a right hamstring tear.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Christian Wood - Another double-double Wood supplied 15 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 116-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Wood has jumped into the starting lineup due to the absence of Maxi Kleber (hamstring), and the results have been impressive with back-to-back double-doubles. In fact, the big man has recorded three double-doubles in a row and has also notched at least 15 points in five of his last six appearances. Wood is averaging 19.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in December, but his numbers should experience an uptick as long as he remains a starter.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Dinwiddie - Scores 20 points in loss Dinwiddie finished Monday's 116-106 loss to the Timberwolves with 20 points (6-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 38 minutes.
Impact Luka Doncic got ejected in the third quarter, resulting in Dinwiddie having a more significant offensive responsibility down the stretch. Even though he couldn't carry Dallas to victory, he ended as one of the team's best performers and reached the 20-point mark for the fourth time over his last eight outings. He's averaging 17.4 points per game in that span.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
