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Cavs sit four starters against Mavericks after disrupted trip home

The Cavs played Saturday’s game against the Mavericks as scheduled. They just entered it without their entire usual starting lineup. Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson were ruled out after travel problems kept the team in Miami overnight following Friday’s loss to the Heat.

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MMB Lounge: Our surprising Dallas Mavericks

I was alerted to the need for a new Lounge post the other day, but then promptly forgot. Apologies! Here is the old one if you need to refer back to a previous discussion point.

Max Christie News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Mavericks Rule Out Max Christie vs. Cavaliers; Dusty May Backs His Impact

CLEVELAND — The Dallas Mavericks ruled out Max Christie with a left ankle sprain for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Christie sprained the ankle in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s 133-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Dusty May Challenges Mavericks To Help Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Against Pressure

CLEVELAND — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Saturday that his team needs to handle runs better than it did in Thursday’s 133-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves when it faces the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.

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The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Most 5 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 14

Dallas Mavericks Move Warriors Tip-Off Up 90 Minutes on Nellie Night

DALLAS — Tip-off for the Dallas Mavericks’ home game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Nov. 18, has moved to 7 p.m. CT, the team announced Saturday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Max Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Is Max Christie playing tonight? Mavericks vs. Cavs injury report

The Dallas Mavericks could be without guard Max Christie for Saturday night’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers as they look to bounce back from their blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 14

Dallas Mavericks Visit Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday

The Dallas Mavericks take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Mavericks are 7-5. Dallas lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 133-94 on Thursday, Nov.

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Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

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Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / November 13

3 Things to know as the Mavericks prepare to face the Cleveland Cavaliers

After getting completely debacled on Thursday in a near 40-point loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dallas Mavericks (7-5) hit the road once more to continue their weekend road trip.

Santi Aldama News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

Mavericks Forward Santi Aldama Reveals His Simple Sandwich and Steak Orders

DALLAS — Ham and cheese, with nothing added, is the go-to sandwich for Dallas Mavericks forward Santi Aldama, he said Friday on 105.3 The Fan’s K&C Masterpiece.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

Max Christie News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

Max Christie Ankle Scare Hits Mavericks As Cavaliers Close Grueling Back-To-Back

CLEVELAND — The Dallas Mavericks listed Max Christie as questionable with a left ankle sprain for Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to the NBA’s official injury report filed Friday evening.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 13

2 Mavericks Weaknesses That the Timberwolves Exploited

The Dallas Mavericks lost an ugly one to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, 133-94. It started fine. The Timberwolves took a 10-point lead early in the second quarter, the Mavericks cut it to one, and then it was an onslaught from there.

Cooper Flagg News / Mavs Moneyball / November 13

Grading the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg is awesome, and he is only going to get better

The Mavericks went 3-1 over the last week and sit at 7-5 overall. They won three in a row at home against Utah (112-100), Brooklyn (130-93), and Indiana (125-122).

Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / November 13

‘He’s not him’: Theo Pinson shuts down ‘disrespectful’ comment he’s just heard about Kyrie Irving

Theo Pinson was not a happy man after his former Dallas Mavericks teammate Kyrie Irving was compared to Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves. The two players have both been teammates of Luka Doncic.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Mavericks rumors: NBA insider makes ‘strong’ Kyrie Irving prediction as trade chatter just won’t die

The duo of Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving has been good as advertised, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 7-5 record. While the Minnesota Timberwolves blew them out on Thursday, there have been plenty of encouraging signs for the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / November 13

The Mavericks are reaping the benefits of what Dusty May calls the trust factor

The winds of change. The transformation of the Dallas Mavericks from last year to this is astounding. Everyone watching can feel it – something major has changed.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

Dusty May Questions Mavericks’ Response After Timberwolves’ Devastating Run

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks cut a 10-point deficit to 43-42 with 6:53 left in the second quarter Thursday at Target Center. From there through the end of the third quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves outscored them 60-27 on the way to a 133-94 win.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

Zaccharie Risacher Finds Shooting Breakthrough Despite Mavericks’ Blowout Loss

MINNEAPOLIS — Zaccharie Risacher scored 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting Thursday, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range, as the Dallas Mavericks lost 133-94 to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

Naji Marshall News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

Naji Marshall Admits Mavericks Failed To Follow Dusty May’s Game Plan In Loss

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves scored 74 points in the paint on 37-of-54 shooting Thursday in a 133-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

Dusty May Explains How Timberwolves’ Relentless Pressure Derailed Mavericks

MINNEAPOLIS — Three nights after Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for 78 points in a 125-122 win over Indiana, the Minnesota Timberwolves held the pair to 22 on 9-of-23 shooting Thursday in a 133-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center.