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Mavericks’ Naji Marshall shuts down Michael Jordan flu game comparison

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in a wild overtime finish on Thursday at the American Airlines Center. Cooper Flagg led the way with 23 points, while Naji Marshall thrived despite playing with an illness.

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Stats Recap: 4 Numbers from Mavs electifying 116-114 win over Pistons

The Mavericks won their most impressive game of the season tonight against the Detroit Pistons, who were coming into the game leading the Eastern Conference standings with five losses.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Dallas Mavericks Win 116-114 In OT Thriller vs. Pistons

The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The pregame pleasantries were nice, but the tone shifted after. The Mavericks defeated the Pistons 116-114 at the American Airlines Center.

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Anthony Davis Addresses Health Scare During Mavericks Game

Anthony Davis played a key role for the Dallas Mavericks in Thursday’s crucial win over the Detroit Pistons. The contest needed an extra period to determine a winner, and it was the Mavs who prevailed, 116-114.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Mavericks’ Naji Marshall ‘pledges allegiance’ to Cooper Flagg after OT win over Pistons

The Dallas Mavericks escaped disaster with a gritty 116–114 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, leaning on a steady night from Cooper Flagg when the margin thinned.

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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 / Mavs Moneyball / December 19

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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 19

Mavericks Shock Pistons In Gutsy 116-114 Overtime Victory: 3 Key Takeaways

Some wins show up neatly in the standings. Others leave a mark because of how they’re earned. The Mavericks’ 116-114 overtime victory over the Pistons fell squarely into the second category – messy, exhausting, and built entirely on guts.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / December 18

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.

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 / 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.

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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.