DECEMBER 17, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
DALLAS MAVERICKS 5-7 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
5-7 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks: Odds, preview, injury report, lineups, TV The Cavs play the Mavericks for the second time in three days.
Luka Doncic OUT For Mavs at Cavs The Dallas Mavericks will play against the Cleveland Cavaliers without Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie, among other key inactive players.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dwight Powell out vs. Cavaliers Danny Cunningham: Dallas Mavericks list Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Dwight Powell all OUT tonight against the #Cavs.Source: Twitter...
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Dwight Powell - Will sit Saturday Powell will miss Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a left thigh contusion.
Impact Powell suffered the injury during Friday's game against the Trail Blazers and was deemed doubtful to take the floor Saturday. That is indeed the case, making his next chance to play Monday in Minnesota. Either Christian Wood or JaVale McGee will likely draw the start in his absence.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Davis Bertans - Considered questionable Bertans is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to a non-COVID related illness.
Impact Bertans could have a chance to crack the rotation if he ultimately gets the green light, as the Mavericks will be short on size with Maxi Kleber (hamstring) and Dwight Powell (thigh) already ruled out.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Green - Out again Saturday Green (elbow) remains out for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Impact Green will skip his fifth consecutive game as he recovers from a right elbow sprain. His next chance to rejoin the action arrives Monday in the first of two road games versus the Timberwolves.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Dinwiddie - Won't play Saturday Dinwiddie will not take the floor Saturday versus the Cavaliers for right knee injury recovery purposes.
Impact Dinwiddie will join backcourt mate Luka Doncic on the sidelines Saturday, likely as a rest day for the pair in the second contest of a back-to-back set. Their next opportunity to rejoin the action surfaces Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Doncic - Won't suit up Saturday Doncic will not play in Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right quad strain.
Impact Doncic's absence will leave the biggest of possible gashes in the backcourt, and it hurts even more with Spencer Dinwiddie also sitting out. It seems likely this is a planned off day for the pair in the second game of a back-to-back set, but Doncic's absence may open starting duties at point guard for Kemba Walker. It will still be worth monitoring Doncic's status on the injury report ahead of Monday's game versus the Timberwolves to ensure there is nothing more to his absence Saturday.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Better Late Than Never: Why Mavs Should Call Bulls About Dragic, Drummond Trade If Chicago continues their struggles into the new year, the Dallas Mavericks should inquire about the two Bulls’ veterans. Both players have...
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Frank Ntilikina - Big minutes in win Ntilikina recorded eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Friday's 130-110 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Impact Ntilikina had a modest statline in Friday's win. His 28 minutes was the most he's played this season, though that was partly due to Luka Doncic sitting the fourth quarter. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues would be the only ones who could even consider rostering the former lottery pick, as this wasn't a typical distribution of minutes for Dallas.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Wood - Double-double in win Wood contributed 32 points (11-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 12 rebounds and two blocks over 30 minutes during Friday's 130-110 win over Portland.
Impact Wood had a solid statline in Friday's win, notching his first double-double in 11 games. His 32 points marked a new season high, and his eight made free throws was the most since the second game of the season. The veteran forward also contributed defensively by adding two blocks, which is a category he doesn't typically produce in. Wood's season has been a bit up and down, but games like this show that his fantasy ceiling is still quite high.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Doncic - Leading scorer in win Doncic finished with 33 points (11-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and nine assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 130-110 victory over Portland.
Impact Doncic once again topped 30 points, the eighth time he's done so in the last nine games. He came up just one assist shy of a double-double, knocked five shots from beyond the arc, and had an efficient shooting night overall. The only thing missing was the defensive stats. The 23-year-old guard's 33.0 points per game is good for second in the league, trailing only Joel Embiid's 33.3 points per game.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland hosts Dallas after Mitchell's 41-point showing
Cleveland hosts the Dallas Mavericks after Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 118-112 win against the Indiana PacersDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dwight Powell - Likely out Saturday Powell is unlikely to play in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to an undisclosed injury, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Powell suffered the unknown injury in Friday's 130-110 victory over Portland. He scored five points (1-1 FG, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes in the contest. If he does indeed sit out, Christian Wood and JaVale McGee would be the only healthy big men available.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Doncic Replies to a reporter about the 2023 DUNK CONTEST, Postgame Interview
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Doncic, Wood Combine For 65 in Mavs' Blowout of Blazers The Dallas Mavericks got a much-needed bounce-back win against a very good Portland Trail Blazers team. Luka Doncic and Christian Wood put o...
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Doncic, Wood lead Mavericks to 130-110 win over Blazers
Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Christian Wood added a season-high 32 with 12 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 130-110DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portland Trail Blazers vs Dallas Mavericks - Full Game Highlights | December 16, 2022 NBA Season
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
WATCH: Mavs' Luka Doncic Throws Down Massive Dunk vs. Blazers Luka Doncic just keeps on dunking this season. The Dallas Mavericks are a lot more fun to watch when he’s doing it.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
WATCH: Mavs' Luka Doncic Throws Down Massive Dunk vs. Blazers Luka Doncic just keeps on dunking this season. The Dallas Mavericks are a lot more fun to watch when he’s doing it.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Luka Doncic 33 Pts, 9 Ast Full Highlights vs Blazers 🔥
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Luka Doncic with the FILTHY DUNK 🤯
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Davis Bertans - Ruled out Friday Bertans (illness) will miss Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Bertans played through the non-COVID illness Wednesday but he will not be able to do the same Friday. With Maxi Kleber (hamstring sidelined, Reggie Bullock, Christian Wood and Dorian Finney-Smith will likely pick up some slack at the power forward spot. Bertans next chance to play will come Saturday in Cleveland.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Doncic Plummets Outside Top 5 of NBA MVP Ladder After being a top MVP candidate on NBA.com’s weekly ladder, Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic has plummeted.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mark Cuban Wants New Mavs Arena in 'Resort & Casino' The Mavericks owner has a goal for Dallas to become a destination city, and it involves gambling.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
