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Cooper Flagg scores 23 as Mavericks hang on to edge Pistons in OT

Cooper Flagg had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Davis scored two pivotal baskets in overtime and the host Dallas Mavericks held off the Detroit Pistons, 116-114, on Thursday.

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Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks’ 116-114 win over Pistons

The Dallas Mavericks scratched and clawed their way to a 116-114 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night at American Airlines Center to pick up their sixth win in eight games.

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / December 18

Jason Kidd Believes the 'Sky Is the Limit' for Cooper Flagg’s Growth After Early Point Guard Struggles

Cooper Flagg’s NBA start has been a mix of individual brilliance and team struggles. Two nights ago he scored a career-high 42 points in an overtime loss to the Jazz, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to hit 40+ points.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg savagely posterizes Pistons’ Cade Cunningham

The Dallas Mavericks fans erupted early as Cooper Flagg delivered a statement dunk that shook the building. Four minutes in, the Mavericks rookie took a pass, blew past his defender, and rose over Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons for a vicious slam.

Klay Thompson News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Mavs’ Klay Thompson hasn’t closed door on Warriors reunion despite awkward departure

Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State didn’t happen overnight, and it wasn’t just about basketball. According to Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, lingering tension between Thompson and the Warriors dates back to the contract he signed after tearing his ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Rich Paul seeking clarity on Mavericks’ plans for Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis’ future in Dallas is already under discussion, even with the trade deadline still weeks away. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul has sought clarity from the Mavericks on whether the organization plans to explore a trade involving Davis or instead work toward a long-term extension.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 18

Warriors could bring back Klay Thompson with one Stephen Curry condition

The Golden State Warriors let Klay Thompson walk away last season. Could a return be in the cards?

Steve Kerr responds to Warriors owner's criticism in leaked email

Six biggest trade possibilities to watch before the NBA deadline

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The 'Most three-pointers made in the NBA' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 18

MMBets Game of the Week: Dallas looks to upset the East’s finest

The Mavericks face the Pistons Thursday night for the second time this season, but the first time on U.S. soil. The home game for the Mavericks will be their third in the last four games, where they have won the other two.

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 18

The Dallas Mavericks and the illusion of optionality

1,192 wins – if you had told me as a kid in the ‘90s that the Dallas Mavericks would stand second in regular-season wins from 2000 to 2025…I would not have believed it possible.

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 18

Will Mavericks star Anthony Davis play, prove trade value against Detroit Pistons?

The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Eastern Conference leader, the Detroit Pistons, on Thursday evening, hoping to play spoiler to yet another contender.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving drops robot but not with a sick crossover

The Dallas Mavericks created a lighthearted viral moment this week when Kyrie Irving stole the spotlight without stepping onto the court. The scene quickly became Mavericks news, blending humor, leadership, and technology during a memorable team gathering.

Brandon Williams News / Total Apex Sports / December 17

Dallas Mavericks’ Brandon Williams Gets Good Injury Update

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams got a good injury update on Wednesday. Read on for the latest about Williams’ injury, recovery, and the like.

Cooper Flagg News / NBA Draft on SI / December 17

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Offers Building Block for New Era

Following last year’s trade saga, the Dallas Mavericks seemed to be careening toward a new era. One that wasn’t necessarily looked upon positively. Aging Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and a bevy of proven additives that likely didn’t have enough oomph to fit in where they once did.