Mavericks take on the Bulls for cross-conference matchup
The Dallas Mavericks host the Chicago Bulls in a non-conference matchup2 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ayo Dosunmu - Impresses in spot startDosunmu provided 25 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 135-126 loss to the Jazz.
ImpactDosunmu slid into the starting five Monday due to the absence of Zach LaVine (hip), and he certainly didn't disappoint. His night was highlighted by a season-best 25 points while draining 69.2 percent of his tries from the field, finishing second on the team in scoring behind Coby White's 28-point performance. It would seem to be an easy decision for Chicago to give Dosunmu another opportunity to start Wednesday in Dallas if LaVine is unable to go.
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Coby White - Leads scoring effortWhite recorded 28 points (10-19 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 135-126 loss to Utah.
ImpactWhite continues to impress from beyond the arc and has hit five or more triples in three of his last four appearances. However, this is only one of the ways in which he's been producing for the Bulls, as he's been stuffing the stat sheet on a nightly basis to open the 2024-25 season. White is averaging 17.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals through his first seven games of the year.
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Talen Horton-Tucker - Sees uptick in playing timeHorton-Tucker closed with 10 points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Monday's 135-126 loss to the Jazz.
ImpactHorton-Tucker struggled to find his groove shooting the ball, but he still finished the night with season highs in points, rebounds, assists and minutes. The Iowa State product clearly benefitted from the absence of Zach LaVine (hip), who's timetable for a return is still up in the air. Both Horton-Tucker and Dalen Terry should be in line for more opportunities until LaVine can get back on the court.
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Collin Sexton - Does damage from deepSexton closed with 24 points (7-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 135-126 win over the Bulls.
ImpactSexton was locked in from beyond the arc where he scored 12 of his 24 points. His aggressive play worked out well, leading to his best numbers of the season in terms of scoring and assists. Sexton has also contributed on the defensive end, tallying at least one steal in three straight appearances.
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John Collins - Monster night off benchCollins amassed 28 points (12-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 135-126 win over the Bulls.
ImpactCollins turned in his best scoring mark of the season and did so an efficient manner. The 27-year-old also picked up his second double-double of the 2024-25 campaign, with both taking place within the last week. Outside of his impressive production as a scorer and on the glass, Collins has been sharp from the charity stripe, knocking down 20 of 21 attempts (95.2 percent) through his first seven appearances of the year.
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Keyonte George - Turns in huge scoring nightGeorge supplied 33 points (8-18 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 11-13 FT), one rebound, nine assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Monday's 135-126 win over the Bulls.
ImpactGeorge led Utah's scoring attach with the help of six made triples, his best mark of the young campaign. The Baylor product hasn't been shy from downtown over his last two appearances, hoisting up 23 total attempts from beyond the arc. George was also dangerous passing the ball Monday night, falling just one assist shy of his second double-double.
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